Bear Adventure Club Special Education Paraprofessional

Position Type:
Community Services & Recreation
Date Posted:
7/14/2026
Location:
Multiple Schools Throughout The District
Join the Bear Adventure Club Team at White Bear Lake Area Schools!
Do you have a passion for supporting children of all abilities? Are you patient, compassionate, and committed to helping every child feel successful, included, and valued? If so, we'd love to have you join our team!
White Bear Lake Area Schools is seeking caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Paraprofessionals to support students with special needs in our Bear Adventure Club and FLEX programs. Our staff create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where every child has the opportunity to learn, build friendships, participate in enriching activities, and have fun throughout the summer and school year.
We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with school-age children of all abilities.
• Brings patience, empathy, and a positive attitude each day.
• Creates a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every child can thrive.
• Works collaboratively with supervisors, coworkers, and families.
• Is dependable, flexible, and passionate about making a meaningful difference in children's lives.

What you'll do:

• Provide individualized and small-group support to students with special needs throughout the program day.
• Encourage independence while supporting children's social, emotional, behavioral, and developmental growth.
• Help students participate successfully in games, crafts, outdoor play, and enrichment activities.
• Model positive behavior, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Partner with program staff to ensure a safe, engaging, and inclusive experience for every child.

Join our team and help create a positive, inclusive environment where every child belongs, grows, and succeeds!
Start Date & Schedule:
We're hiring now for positions beginning Summer 2026, with opportunities to continue throughout the school year, Summer 2027, and beyond .
Bear Adventure Club operates at all nine White Bear Lake elementary schools. Programs run weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during the summer and before and after school during the school year.
Salary Range :
Level III, Step 2 per Para Educator Agreement: $22.91 (Current hourly para rate of pay if employed with ISD 624.)
*Contract currently under negotiation*
Closing Date: Candidates will be reviewed upon submission with selection starting no sooner than five days following the posting. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found.
Student Level:
Elementary
Education and /or Experience:
High school diploma or GED and moderate experience working with children
Associates/Technical degree preferred.
Special Requirements:
Must hold AA/AS degree, completed 60 semester credits, approved competency portfolio or passing score on the MN Parapro or Master Teacher test
Valid driver's license
Certified in First Aid/CPR upon hire
Training in Blood Borne Pathogens upon hire
Training in Crisis Prevention Intervention upon hire
Department of Human Services training upon hire
Essential Functions:
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Application Procedure:
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