Paraprofessional - K-5th
About The Position
The Paraprofessional provides instructional support in a K–12 classroom serving students with and without disabilities and leads the classroom when the teacher is absent. The role supports lesson delivery, classroom preparation, assessment and progress monitoring, behavior and classroom management, and documentation of student progress. It also includes student caretaking and classroom housekeeping as needed, maintaining positive communication with staff and parents, attending trainings and meetings, and complying with applicable organizational and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent college credits in education or a related field.
- For a related field, at least 6 education credits or a score of 464 or higher on the ETS Parapro test.
- Experience working in a K–12 classroom.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children with and without special needs in a multidisciplinary education setting.
- Experience working with instructional technology.
Responsibilities
- Implement lesson plans, including instructional groups, as directed by the teacher.
- Assist with planning, developing, and setting up classroom instructional materials.
- Assist in administering assessments and progress monitoring.
- Work with the teacher to document academic progress through observations and data collection.
- Use and consistently implement behavior and classroom management techniques, including data collection.
- Perform teacher duties in the teacher’s absence.
- Stay current on effective and promising education practices, including through professional development and book studies.
- Perform caretaking and housekeeping duties as needed, such as changing students and keeping the classroom clean.
- Maintain positive interactions and communication with staff and parents.
- Attend required trainings, meetings, and events.
- Inform administration of parent and individual student concerns and complaints.
- Ensure compliance with procedures, requirements, and guidelines set by UCP, HIPAA, NAEYC, the Department of Education, 4C, the Department of Children and Families, and other state and federal agencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including a free option after the first year
- Dental insurance options
- Free life insurance
- Paid time off
- Discounted on-site childcare
- 403(b)/retirement match
- Short- and long-term disability
- Support in continuing education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
