Substitute Paraeducators 2026-2027 School Year

Join Fargo Public Schools as a Substitute Support Staff Member!

Do you enjoy working with children and making a difference in the lives of students Looking for a flexible schedule with summers off

Fargo Public Schools is seeking caring dependable individuals to join our substitute support staff team.

Whether youre looking for occasional work or a way to stay connected to education substitute positions offer the opportunity to choose when and where you work while building meaningful relationships with students staff and the Fargo community.

Position Purpose

Provide instructional and non-instructional support to teachers and students throughout the school day. Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting teachers in classrooms including Special Education classrooms
• Supporting students during instructional activities
• Supervising students in the lunchroom on the playground or during study halls
• Assisting in school offices libraries or other school programs
• Performing other duties as assigned based on school needs

Schedules vary based on school needs and your availability.

Areas of Interest

• Classroom Support
• Library
• Noon Supervisor (Indoor/Outdoor)
• Early Childhood Preschool (Agassiz & Longfellow)
• Proctor/Study Hall
• Special Education
• Adult Learning Center
• School Secretary Office

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with students staff and families
• Ability to work collaboratively in a school environment
• Experience or willingness to work with students with special needs is preferred
• Willingness to supervise students during lunch and recess is preferred

Pay

• $14.54 per hour
• $15.04 per hour for retired paraeducators

Why Join Fargo Public Schools

• Flexible schedulingï½you choose when you work
• Summers holidays and school breaks off
• Gain valuable experience in a variety of school settings
• Make a positive impact on students every day
• Become part of the Fargo Public Schools community

Application Procedures

All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications.
Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants who are residents of ND andeligibleto claim veterans preferencemust upload aForm fordisabled veteranspreference must includeacurrent statement ofdisabledstatusfrom theVeteransAffairsOffice.

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The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs activities and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a students parents guardians or employees race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin ancestry disability age or any other status protected by law.

Any person having inquiries concerning the Districts compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI Title IX the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Patricia Cummings Director of Compliance who has been designated by the District to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The office address and telephone number of Dr. Cummings are as follows: 700 7th Street S. Fargo North Dakota 58103 .

If any person believes that the District or District staff have inadequately applied the regulations of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or (4) the Americans with Disabilities Act they may bring forward a grievance to the Districts Section Director of Compliance who serves as the 504 Coordinator. The Districts grievance procedures are established to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint. However it should be understood by the individual involved that a complaint can be made to the Office for Civil Rights without going through the Districts grievance procedures:

U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington DC 20202-1100