Level II Instructional Paraprofessional Paraprofessional

• Date Posted: 10/8/2026
• Date Available:
  
  When Filled
• Closing Date:
  When Filled

The role of Paraprofessional Level II is to provide assistance in the supervision and instruction of students with mild, moderate, or severe special needs under the guidance of a certificated teacher. This includes observing and documenting student progress, implementing instructional plans, and assisting students with their physical, behavioral, and adaptive requirements.

• Work collaboratively with the special education teacher, administration, general education teachers, parents, therapists, and students to implement the goals and accommodations/modifications specified in each student's Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the teacher's direction to enable all special education students to participate in classroom activities and address IEP goals.
• Collect data on students' IEP goals in collaboration with the special education and/or general education teacher, using various data collection techniques to monitor student growth and progress.
• Assist in creating visuals and aids as directed by the teacher/therapists to support student communication and learning.
• Assist students with daily living skills, including eating/feeding, dressing, grooming, toileting, transfers, positioning, mobility, and the use of assistive devices, as directed. These needs may be due to a severe
• medical condition and/or physical limitations, with the purpose of allowing students to function in the school environment.
• Provide support to appropriate therapist(s) during therapy sessions and provide carry-over of therapy routines and/or strategies as instructed.
• Implement behavioral plans developed by the IEP team for students to assist in meeting the students' needs and providing a consistent environment.
• Assist in the operation/care for and use of alternative/augmentative communication or other assistive technology with students as directed.
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess, lunch periods, and field trips to help maintain a safe environment.
• Participate as a provider in the recording, reporting, and gathering of data, including data input into a computer program as directed by your supervisor. This may include the Medicaid in the Public Schools Program (MIPS) or Teaching Strategies Gold (preschool).
• Perform record-keeping (daily data on instruction and/or behavior) and clerical functions (e.g., correcting papers, copying, instructional materials, etc.) to support the teacher in providing necessary records/materials.
• Maintain Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification if indicated for your position and be willing to participate in providing a therapeutic hold for safety as needed.
• Respond to emergency situations (e.g., injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Maintain the confidentiality of protected student information as directed during and after employment with the district.
• Refer all parent questions/concerns directly and immediately to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assist other personnel as directed to support them in the completion of their work activities.
• Participate in site/district meetings and in-service training as assigned.
• Serve as a primary source of information and support any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Be alert to and report the possibility of any substance use, child abuse, or dangerous situation based upon observation.
• Function effectively as a team member.
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Positively accept directions.
• Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district.
• Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills.
• Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job.
• Be a positive role model for students.
• Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and non-judgmental manner

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