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Recess Paraprofessional - Hopkins Public Schools
Posted on 2025-09-03 3:58:16 PM
Listing expires 2025-09-10 12:00:00 AM
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At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do. As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no “typical” Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning.
We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive.
We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation.
You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins.
Description
The Recess Paraprofessional provides supervision to students, K through 5th grade while students are on the playground; monitors and advises students as to safe practices; assists students in organizing games and other activities; ensures school rules are followed; provides encouragement; addresses student conduct when necessary; supports the conduct policies of the school and District; reports to the school associate principal or designate as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants will have prior experience supervising children ages 5 to 12, organizing recreation activities for children, and will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities: understanding of child development, both socially and physically; ability to work and communicate effectively and affectively with 5-12 year old children; willingness and ability to work outdoors during all seasons; ability to supervise student activitie inside a classroom if weather dictates a change in the schedule; ability to maintain a respectful play environment and keep eyes on students at all times; willingness to work with administrators and staff to ensure a safe and positive recess period; ability to maintain confidentiality of information as appropriate; ability to work as a team member, as well as function individually in making decisions about safety; willingness to receive appropriate training, including basic first aid, and a willingness to be supportive of the policies and goals of the school and District.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed in a school environment, utilizing standard equipment and requiring stamina to sit for extended periods of time, as well as the ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds. The job also requires vision to read printed materials and computer screens, as well as hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person or over the telephone.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a school setting. Occasional travel is required to locations throughout the District.
Hours & Compensation:
Paraprofessional Contract- SEIU
2 days per week, part-time.
Range: Step-1 $25.00 per hour
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At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do. As an academically rigorous and human-centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no “typical” Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning.
We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive.
We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation.
You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins.
We seek educators and staff who are equity-minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive.
We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation.
You are welcome at Hopkins. You belong at Hopkins.
Description
The Recess Paraprofessional provides supervision to students, K through 5th grade while students are on the playground; monitors and advises students as to safe practices; assists students in organizing games and other activities; ensures school rules are followed; provides encouragement; addresses student conduct when necessary; supports the conduct policies of the school and District; reports to the school associate principal or designate as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants will have prior experience supervising children ages 5 to 12, organizing recreation activities for children, and will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities: understanding of child development, both socially and physically; ability to work and communicate effectively and affectively with 5-12 year old children; willingness and ability to work outdoors during all seasons; ability to supervise student activitie inside a classroom if weather dictates a change in the schedule; ability to maintain a respectful play environment and keep eyes on students at all times; willingness to work with administrators and staff to ensure a safe and positive recess period; ability to maintain confidentiality of information as appropriate; ability to work as a team member, as well as function individually in making decisions about safety; willingness to receive appropriate training, including basic first aid, and a willingness to be supportive of the policies and goals of the school and District.
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed in a school environment, utilizing standard equipment and requiring stamina to sit for extended periods of time, as well as the ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds. The job also requires vision to read printed materials and computer screens, as well as hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person or over the telephone.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a school setting. Occasional travel is required to locations throughout the District.
Hours & Compensation:
Paraprofessional Contract- SEIU
2 days per week, part-time.
Range: Step-1 $25.00 per hour
Position specific Benefits information is available HERE
Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE
This email may contain information that is confidential or attorney-client privileged and may constitute inside information. The contents of this email are intended only for the recipient(s) listed above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are directed not to read, disclose, distribute or otherwise use this transmission. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the transmission. Delivery of this message is not intended to waive any applicable privileges.