Playground Paraprofessional

Position Type:
Paraprofessional/Highly Qualified Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
6/15/2026

Location:
Alice Smith Elementary
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.

SUMMARY:

Provides supervision of students in the lunchroom, playground, or other designated locations to insure a positive, safe environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Supervises large groups of students in the lunchroom, playground, or the classroom.
• Directs movement of groups to and from classrooms, playground, and lunchroom in a safe and organized manner.
• Assumes responsibility for monitoring student behavior; ensures student safety, administers appropriate consequences in response to unacceptable behavior, encourages peaceful resolution of conflicts, and reports unacceptable behavior to the principal, as needed.
• Makes suggestions for and supervises group games and activities on the playground.
• Assumes responsibility for outdoor play equipment; reports safety hazards.
• Completes routine paperwork and performs record-keeping activities related to monitoring activities.
• Attends to minor medical needs including carrying and dispensing band-aids, providing cloths for nosebleeds, and other minor needs.
• Assists with cleaning lunchroom tables as needed.
• Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of the District by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• None.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Required Knowledge:

• District policies and procedures.
• Applicable policies, procedures and regulations covering specific areas of assignment.
• Learning and behavioral management techniques.
• Local community resources and regional community services programs.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Required Skills:

• Maintaining composure and working effectively under classroom conditions.
• Communicating effectively with children.
• Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.
• Performing assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the District's established Core Values.
• Advancing the District's mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment, and Resources.

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.


Mobility to work in a school setting both inside and outside, with moderate physical requirements; using standard office equipment and stamina to stand for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 75 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.


WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a school setting.

Compensation & Schedule
Wage & Benefit Info: Paraprofessional
Salary/Hourly Rate: Step-1 $25.45 per hour; 168 Days, 2 hours/day
Position specific Benefits information is available HERE
Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE