Paraprofessional - 2026-27 School Year

Title: Paraprofessional

Reports to: Building Principal, Assistant Principal, Assigned Special Education Teacher

Work Day: 175 work-day calendar, 6.75 hrs/day

Hours: 7:50 am - 3:00 p.m. (Secondary) and 8:20-3:30 (Elementary)

Position Details: Positions offering educational supports begin at $15.25 per hour and positions requiring more intensive student support for physical and/or behavioral needs begin at $16.00 per hour. Additional compensation is provided to candidates who hold degrees or certifications as well as additional compensation for relevant work experience.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree, 48 earned college hours or a passing score on the WorkKeys Assessment

Experience working in a curriculum support capacity with students of various ages

Successful experience working with special education students

Basic computer skills preferred

Purpose and Objectives of the Position:

The Special Education Paraprofessional provides supportive education and maintenance assistance for the teacher of special education or general education students. The paraprofessional should possess a basic understanding of the characteristics of students and must possess the ability to work with students in a one on one setting and in small and large group settings.

NOTE: We offer an increased base rate of $16 (with additional credit for education and experience) for certain student populations, position may require specialized training (severely intellectually disabled/profoundly intellectually disabled, autism); the ability to lift and physically manage students who may weigh over 50 pounds; the use of specialized equipment; the ability to assist with or perform personal activities such as feeding, toileting and diapering; or other special abilities. If necessary, these will be discussed in the interview.

Essential Functions:

Provide educational, social, communicative support to students with autism in resource and inclusive environments

Follow teamed prescribed procedures, academic, social, communication and behavioral interventions plans

Communicate and work collaboratively with general education teachers, administrators and other special education service providers/consultants

Implement a specialized curriculum

Teaching self-responsibility

Demonstrate strict standards of confidentiality

Demonstrate punctuality and dependability

Support students in all school environments, including community-based training

Share in recordkeeping duties, including progress monitoring, as assigned by professional staff

Seek assistance from other team members as needed to facilitate student progress

Organize and prepare materials

Demonstrate problem solving skills

Participate in Emergency Safety Intervention (ESI) and Behavior Management Training

Participate in professional development and training as required

Demonstrate attitude that promotes a positive school environment

Take responsibility for the quality of own work

Share in school wide duties as assigned and which do not conflict with student time

Provide short-term coverage for professional and paraprofessional peers

Travel to/from schools as required by the job

Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

Requires stooping, bending, kneeling, turning, and reaching.

Requires prolonged sitting or standing.

Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.

General Responsibilities:

Ability to prepare for classroom activities under the supervision of a licensed teacher.

Ability to work with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.

Ability to assist individual children in need of special attention.

Ability to perform clerical duties as required.

Ability to guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher.

Ability to assist teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack, toilet, and clothing routines.

Ability to assist with reading and storytelling.

Ability to assist in drill work.

Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times.

Ability to respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner.

Ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential.

Ability to implement and follow all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

Ability to perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by the principal or teacher.

Pre-Employment/Yearly Requirements: Employee shall meet all the pre-employment and yearly requirements as specified in the Policies of the Board of Education.

Term of Employment : At will.

Salary: $15.25/hr, with increases for assignment type, related past employment experience and education

FLSA Status: Non - Exempt; Hourly

Evaluation: Performance effectiveness will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Board of Education Policy.