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Independent School District 742 Comm Schools

Bi-lingual Instructional EL Paraeducator (Somali Speaking)

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$38,440 / year median in Minnesota

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Bi-lingual Instructional EL Paraeducator (Somali Speaking) Independent School District 742 Comm Schools
  • Saint Cloud, MN Independent School District 742 Comm Schools
  • September 11, 2026
  • Position Type:
    Paraeducator
  • Date Posted:
    9/11/2026
Location:
Apollo High School
TYPE OF POSITION
  • Hourly; 8:20
  • 3:20 pm
  • Hours may vary based on program needs
REPORTS TO
Building Principals, immediate supervisor
SUPERVISION
None
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. Diploma
  • Highly Qualified status
  • HQ status as defined by one of the following standards:
  • 60 semester college credits with a G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher
  • Para Exam (passing score of 460 or higher)
  • Bilingual (Somali or Spanish) Preferred
  • Similar job related experience
  • Bilingual
POSITION SUMMARY
The Instructional Paraeducator is responsible for assisting and encouraging students to learn the specialty under the direction of a professional and to assist students in preparing their lessons for all subject areas when in the classroom, Resource Center, computer lab, etc.
SALARY:
$19.00/hr (starting salary for new hires)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Supervising/assisting students during instructional and non-instructional activities
  • Maintaining awareness and observing student's activities/actions; assessing behavior including communicating rules, expectations and consequences
  • Promote School District rules, policies, procedures, Mission Statement and Core Values
  • Assists in the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment
  • Adhere to federal, state and district student data confidentiality and privacy laws
  • Observe, monitor, and communicate student progress to teachers
  • Performing record keeping and clerical functions to support the administrator or teacher
  • Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL FACTORS
  • The ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; may be exposed to adverse weather
Frequent:
walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing
    Light Work:
    exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
    BENEFITS
    All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District. St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix . For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org Email To A Friend
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    • Bi-lingual Instructional EL Paraeducator (Somali Speaking)
    ADDITIONAL DETAILS
    Job Id:
    6925649852
    Job URL:
    https://www.applitrack.com/isd742/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?all=1&AppliTrackJobId=8660&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1
    Job State:
    MN
    Job Lat:
    45.52669906616211
    Job Lng:
    • 94.
    17109680175781
    Job County:
    Stearns County
    Job Education:
    Some college, no degree
    Job Skills:
    Dedication and Commitment
    Job Hash:
    4481213820

    Benefits

    • Dental Insurance