Paraprofessional-Bilingual Required

Position Type: Support Staff / Educational Assistant – bilingual

Date Posted: 4/20/2026

Location: Long Prairie‑Grey Eagle Secondary School

Date Available: 08/24/2026

Position Overview
Multiple paraprofessional positions are open – bilingual required. The qualified applicant will work directly with LPGE instructional staff to help meet the learning needs of students. This position is Monday through Friday for the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

At least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education; or

An associate degree or higher; or

Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act; or

Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Starting pay is $20.21 per hour

Insurance Details
Insurance Premium Costs:

Health Insurance: $769 – $1,092

Dental: $34.84 – $117.40

Vision: $5.21 – $15.32

District Insurance Contributions:

Health Insurance: $945

Dental: $0

Vision: $0

Life Insurance cost to employee ranges from $0 - $7.35. Long Term Disability Insurance cost to employee ranges from $0 to $17.52.

Community and School Context
The Long Prairie‑Grey Eagle Public School is searching for an energetic bilingual paraprofessional who wants to make a difference in the lives of every student who walks through the doors. We are a small school located in central Minnesota, 1.5 hours from St. Cloud, 2 hours from the Twin Cities, 30 minutes for Alexandria, and 3 hours from Duluth. We are surrounded by lakes, parks, and one of the last Drive‑In movie theatres in Minnesota. Our diverse community includes European, Mexican, Caribbean, and other nationalities. Sixty percent of our student population identifies as Hispanic. Todd County also hosts an active Amish population. We serve Grey Eagle, Burtrum, and Long Prairie.

Our district exceeds the state average in meeting student goals. Roughly a quarter of our Spanish‑speaking students are bilingual. We have family liaisons serving both at the secondary and elementary schools, providing translation services. We are an Achievement and Integration school which provides funds that support bilingual students in meeting both academic and social needs. We are committed to meeting the needs of all students and seek a team member to continue providing a world‑class education.

We believe in providing quality professional development and mentoring. Staff development days offer training, and we provide work time between quarters. We have one‑to‑one student devices with a technology coordinator, tech assistant, and a part‑time technology integrationist. We maintain a robust community education program with enrichment activities, classes, and opportunities before and after school. All students receive after school and summer programming. We partner with local mental health providers for additional support. We value teaching the whole child and seek team members who share this philosophy.

Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and to free certified staff from non‑professional duties such as proctoring, thereby enabling them to contribute to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.

Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.

Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

Assists with record‑keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and keep students on task.

Assists students in non‑instructional areas such as supervising lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related areas.

Accompanies students on field trips to supervise.

Constructs, copies, distributes and uses educational materials as needed.

Assists teacher with parent contact to foster effective and participatory parent involvement.

Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and achievement relative to IEP objectives.

Participates in the IEP process and serves as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.

Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living to maximize participation in school life.

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing proper assistance for all students, including those with disabilities.

Additional Duties

Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration as needed.

Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities, not exhaustive.

Equipment
Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements
Travel between schools or between schools and central offices may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to carry out instructions in written or oral form.

Ability to perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

High School diploma or equivalent.

Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

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