Long Term Substitute ABC Paraprofessional
About The Position
The Long Term Substitute ABC Paraprofessional supports teachers and students at Seth Whitman Elementary School during the absence of the regular paraprofessional. The role assists with classroom management, student supervision, and instructional support, including reinforcing learning concepts and working with individual students or small groups. The paraprofessional may support students with special needs by implementing accommodations and modifications as directed by teachers or the special education team. The position also involves maintaining a safe, positive learning environment; communicating and collaborating with school staff and families; keeping records of attendance, behavior, and academic progress; and following school policies and confidentiality guidelines. The substitute must adapt to different classroom and grade-level settings and may be assigned on short notice. The vacancy is scheduled from March 12, 2027, through the end of the school year, at $17.25 per hour. Benefits are not applicable.
Requirements
- Must hold a Paraprofessional License, Substitute Teacher License, or Professional Educator License (PEL).
- Ability to work effectively with administrators, staff, students, and community members.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and deliver service excellence.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion when dealing with students, school employees, and the general public.
- Proficiency with personal computers and software, including databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
- Availability for short-notice assignments and willingness to work in various classrooms or grade levels as needed.
Responsibilities
- Support teachers in delivering instructional materials and activities according to lesson plans.
- Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning concepts and assist with classroom activities.
- Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, lunchrooms, and playgrounds; monitor behavior and address disruptive or inappropriate conduct.
- Assist students with special needs by implementing teacher- or team-directed accommodations and modifications, including one-on-one or small-group support.
- Help maintain classroom rules and routines, manage materials and resources, and support transitions between activities.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and school staff regarding student progress, behavior concerns, and instructional strategies.
- Communicate with students, parents, and guardians about questions, concerns, and updates regarding student performance.
- Adapt to different classrooms and grade levels, follow instructions, and be available for short-notice assignments as needed.
- Maintain records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress; document and report significant observations or concerns.
- Follow professional standards, school policies, procedures, and confidentiality guidelines.
- Participate in professional development and seek opportunities to improve skills related to students’ academic and social-emotional needs.
- Have job performance evaluated annually in accordance with Board policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
