Paraprofessional
Endazhi-Nitaawiging Charter School·Beltrami County, Minnesota
Endazhi-Nitaawiging Charter School·Beltrami County, Minnesota
Provide program support to elementary students in general and special education settings. Responsibilities include supervising students during lunch and recess.
Description Vacancy for a paraprofessional to provide program support to elementary-age students in general education and/or special education settings, including lunch and recess supervision. This position works 7 hours per day.
Paraprofessionals must possess 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits of study from an institution of higher education or an AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, OR must provide a passing score on the MN ParaPro Test or ParaEducator Assessment. Ability to organize and coordinate work. Ability to communicate effectively with students. Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, AND STRENGTHS Knowledge of land-based learning and experiential learning Knowledge of Ojibwe language revitalization efforts and their importance. Mediation and restorative justice skills Experience assisting with social-emotional learning
Endazhi Nitaawiging Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status
Candidates must have 60 semester credits, an associate degree or higher, or a passing score on the MN ParaPro/ParaEducator assessment. Ability to communicate effectively with students and maintain cooperative working relationships is required.
Market context
Paraprofessional openings in Minnesota are often driven by school support needs, especially for candidates who can communicate clearly, work well with teachers, and stay patient with students. This role can be competitive because experience with children, prior para work, and familiarity with Conscious Discipline are preferred, and the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are considering applying, review the school’s behavior-support approach and be ready to describe your teamwork and attention to detail.