Location: Alexandria Public Schools
Position Type: On-Call / As Needed

Support classroom teachers by guiding and reinforcing lessons.
Work one-on-one or in small groups with students to explain instructions and assignments.
Administer make-up tests and quizzes.
Collect and maintain data as directed by the teacher.
Prepare instructional materials under the direction of the classroom teacher.
Assist with classroom management and behavior plans.
Support students during crisis intervention, which may include physical restraints.
Provide assistance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), which may include swimming or adaptive physical education.
Support students with personal care tasks, including hygiene, toileting, feeding, dressing, diapering, and physical transfers.
Supervise students in various school settings including buses, playgrounds, study halls, lunchrooms, hallways, and locker rooms.
Report discipline concerns to the teacher and/or principal and manage minor behavioral issues in accordance with district guidelines.
Monitor and assist students during bus transportation.

Next Steps After Applying

Thank you for applying! Here's what to expect next:

Watch for a phone call from a member of our Human Resources team.
Check your email for a message from Red Rover with instructions to:
- Authorize your background check
- Complete your new hire paperwork
Visit the District Office to present your original documents verifying your identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Please note: You will not be added to the substitute list until all of the steps above have been completed.

District Office Contact Info:
Alexandria Public Schools
1410 S. McKay Ave, Suite 201
Alexandria, MN 56308
📞 320.762.2141

Start times at Alexandria Public Schools:

Alexandria Area High School - 8:25 to 3:05

Discovery Middle School - 8:15 to 3:05

Early Education Center - 8:00 to 2:30

Lincoln Elementary School - 8:15 to 3:00

Voyager Elementary School - 7:50 to 2:20

Woodland Elementary School - 7:50 to 2:20

Carlos Elementary School - 8:00 to 3:00

Garfield Elementary School - 7:55 to 2:25

Miltona Elementary School - 8:30 to 3:00

Please contact Christy Cronquist, HR Specialist, at 320.762.2141 ext. 4209 if you have questions about substitute opportunities with our district.

Substitute Paraprofessional 2026-2027 School Year