Elementary Paraprofessional- Classroom Aide

- Position Type:
Paraprofessional Classroom Aide/Paraprofessional - Classroom Aide - Date Posted:
10/20/2026 - Location:
DeTour Area Schools
(High-Needs School) - Date Available:
11/13/2026 - Closing Date:
Until Filled - District:
DeTour Area Schools - High school graduate or equivalent, with appropriate experience as allowed under school code.
- Possess emotional stability, physical stamina and strength necessary to complete duties, and have an understanding and interest in the needs of special education students.
- Must meet requirements to be employed by a third-party contractor.
- Assist the classroom teacher in the planning and implementation of student programs that have been initiated by the teacher.
- Assist in the preparation and organization of instructional materials needed to implement the student program.
- Carry out student objectives and/or programs established by the instructor daily.
- Assist in documentation of student's progress as needed and directed by instructor/driver.
- Cooperate with and assist other educational support staff in the cognitive, behavioral, and motor programming for students.
- Assist in the coordination and supervision of student activities outside the classroom and in the community at the request and direction of instructor and/or supervisor.
- Perform and share responsibility in classroom duties, which may include but not limited to, classroom preparation and clean up, monitoring of equipment and supplies.
- Must be able to physically assist students with adaptive equipment.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with staff, parents, and students.
- Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities, including support for other classrooms, as needed, as requested by the instructor, driver, or supervisor within the framework of this job description.
- As needed for completion of duties, attend meetings outside of normal working hours
- Other duties as assigned.
| Elementary Paraprofessional- Classroom Aide | JobID: 3745 |
DeTOUR AREA SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
ELEMENTARY PARAPROFESSIONAL GENERAL CLASSROOM AID
Reports to: Classroom Instructor and/or Principal
Purpose of Position: To assist the immediate supervisor in provision of the student program and services; assist in maintaining records of the students; assist in classroom related activities and services; to maintain neat classrooms
Job Goal: To provide supportive assistance to the classroom teacher, by taking an active part in the educational, social, physical, medical, emotional and self-care need of an individual, or group of students in programs operated by DeTour Area Schools.
Period of Employment: TBD
Minimal Qualifications:
Duties and Responsibilities:
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