Instructional Paraprofessional
About The Position
The Instructional Paraprofessional supports the principal and classroom teachers in implementing school programs and encouraging a positive learning environment. The role may assist licensed teachers with academic assignments, classroom management, and preparation of materials. Duties include supporting students individually and in groups, carrying out teacher-planned lessons, reinforcing curriculum, tutoring, monitoring behavior and student progress, and helping maintain classroom materials, equipment, records, and supplies. The position also involves administrative and operational support, including maintaining student files and inventories, preparing and processing paperwork, assisting with book and supply orders, collecting assessment data, and attending required meetings and conferences. The paraprofessional works with students, staff, families, and the public, maintains confidentiality, follows teacher and supervisor direction, and participates in required ongoing training. The work is generally performed in a classroom setting, with noise levels that may vary from quiet to loud. The role requires scheduled school/work hours and may require extended hours or days as directed. The position is scheduled for 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day, for 164 weekdays per year.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- First Aid/CPR certification from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or another listed provider.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students and adults in varied settings.
- Computer proficiency, including office productivity applications and the ability to use software systems to create, access, enter, retrieve, and manipulate information.
- Ability to adapt to changing technologies and learn new equipment and systems.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, manage documents, and establish filing systems.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently without direct supervision.
- Ability to manage simultaneous demands, set priorities, and demonstrate effective organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the public.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
- Knowledge of office methods and procedures, including appropriate telephone etiquette.
- Considerable knowledge of district policies, procedures, and functions.
- Knowledge of special education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to assigned students’ needs.
- Demonstrated teamwork, cooperation, collaboration, problem-solving, interpersonal, listening, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, energetic, creative, innovative, and flexible, with a commitment to students’ education and a student-centered, relationship-focused approach.
- Ability to work the days, hours, locations, and assignments directed by the supervisor within the position’s responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Support the principal and classroom teachers in implementing school programs and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Assist individual students and small groups with activities, recitation, reading, curriculum tasks, and assignments under teacher supervision.
- Carry out instructional programs and lessons in learning environments designated in lesson plans.
- Coordinate completion of assignments with regular classroom teachers and tutor students in various subject areas.
- Conduct story time, develop games and teaching aids, and reinforce material initially introduced by teachers.
- Assist with classroom management, monitor behavior contracts and reward systems, resolve disciplinary issues, and escort students to administrators when necessary.
- Supervise students using computer programs and proctor tests when requested by teachers.
- Collect data for assessment and monitoring purposes and maintain student files and program records.
- Prepare, produce, maintain, locate, assemble, organize, and inventory classroom materials, equipment, books, and supplies.
- Complete daily paperwork, including attendance reports, referral slips, student passes, weekly folders, permission slips, and parent notes.
- Process book orders, enter information into computer systems, and purchase supplies and materials.
- Provide reference assistance to students and staff.
- Attend meetings and conferences as required.
- Report consistently for scheduled work and perform other duties as assigned.
- Keep current with curriculum standards and instructional practices and participate in required ongoing training.
- Attain proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards.
Benefits
- Benefits eligibility is listed as full-time regular; benefits details are available through the employer's Employee Benefits page.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
