Instructional Paraprofessional

Job Description

Position Type:
Paraprofessionals/Instructional Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
8/19/2026

Location:
Myers-Wilkins Elementary

Closing Date:
08/26/2026

Instructional Paraprofessional
Myers-Wilkins Elementary School
31.25 hours/week | Monday - Friday | 7:30 am - 2:15 pm
Starting Wage: $19.23/hr, increases with experience + benefits

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.

Summary:
Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to assist teachers and other licensed staff with the educational and social activities, as well as the academic support of school age children. Assists in creating an appropriate educational environment for children. Works with individual students or small groups of students to accomplish educational goals and lessons.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED certificate
• At least three months experience working with school-age children
• 60 semester college credits or 90 quarter college credits or a passing score on the Parapro Assessment test.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of and skilled in activities related to academic education and support including assisting with instructional lessons.
• Child development.
• General understanding of elementary and middle school educational programs.
• Understanding of age-appropriate activities.
• CPR and first aid.
• Public health rules regarding maintaining sanitary and safe conditions in a classroom or similar educational setting.
• Understanding of cultural diversity and special education students.
• Basic mathematics, and English and some familiarity with educational materials, curriculum, and instructional techniques.

Skill Requirements:

• Verbal and listening communications, especially with students and teachers.
• Good interpersonal relations, organizational and decision-making skills.
• Basic artistic and creative areas, as related to student activities.
• Maintaining a safe and organized classroom.
• Assessing the needs of each student.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working with a diverse student population

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Single Coverage District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
• Family Coverage District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,250 into HRA annually

Dental Plan

• Single Coverage District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
• Family Coverage District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance

• District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

Long Term Disability

• District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

• The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
• Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

Time Off

• Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.

Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 218-336-8722 or email noncerthr@isd709.org

Attachment(s):

• Instructional Para Job Description.pdf