Paraprofessional (Instructional)

Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
6/2/2026
Location:
District
Position Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the teacher, the paraprofesssional will provide support while reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom environment.
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and the implementation of lesson plans.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs
• Assist professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments
• Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs
• Assist with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions
• Assure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task
• Assist students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas
• Accompany students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision if needed
• Construct, copy and distribute and use educational materials as needed
• Assist teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education
• Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction if needed
• Assist students with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities
• Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students
• Adhere to all policies of the District
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the building administrator and other central office administrators, as designated by the Superintendent

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
• Ability to use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work

Qualifications:

• Must have 60 college hours - OR - successfully have passed the Paraprofessional Exam
• Successful completion of all background checks

Contract: 180 days
Salary: Classified Paraprofessional Salary Schedule