Instructional School Readiness Preschool Paraprofessional

Date Posted: 8/20/2026

Location: Rice Early Childhood Family EducationPOSTING #: 3603WORK HOURS:3.25 hours per day (12:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.), Tuesdays and Thursdays for the 2026-2027 school year. This position may be combined with another position in the district, but the combined positions may not exceed more than 40-hours per week.

JOB DUTIES: Assist student(s) with classroom needs (e.g., academic skills, behavior management, social skills, etc.)Supervise students in Early ChildhoodQUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma, or equivalent, and additional post secondary training relevant to education preferred Ability to: Implement instructions in a developmentally appropriate manner Communicate with staff, students, and parents Understand and implement behavior management techniques Interact and direct students in a positive manner Work independently and as a team Must be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds Acceptdirection from supervising teacher(s) and will to work as a teamSALARY and BENEFITS:Salary based on the 2025-2027 School Support Employees Agreement Level V from $20.58 up to $22.91 per hour. Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions. Benefits may include the following: Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan) Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance) Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)403b Matching Annuity Paid Holidays Discretionary Personal/Sick Leave (PTO)

DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed beginning August 28, 2026.

NOTE: Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment. Postings current as of 9/15/2026 4:08:50 AM CST.Need Help? We're here to help! For questions regarding position qualifications or application procedures, please contact Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools directly. For technical questions regarding the Applicant Tracking system, please contact the Applicant Tracking help desk using the Request Technical Help link below.