Instructional Paraprofessional Aide-Brent Elementary School

Job Position

Start Date:

October 2026

Temporary Position
- School Year

Terms of Employment: 9 Months - 182 Days

• Two (2) years' college training or Work Keys
• Basic computer skills desirable.
• Background clearance through FBI and ABI

• Regular and punctual attendance required; full compliance with BCS sick leave and personal leave policies.
• Perform academic, therapeutic and/or recreational tasks under the supervision of a certified teacher as assigned.
• Works with small groups of student to reinforce and to re-teach, when necessary, material initially introduced by the teacher(s) as assigned.
• Works with individual students who need individual attention as
• Assists in the guidance of independent study, enrichment work, remedial help, and follow-up work as specified by the teacher(s).
• Assist teacher(s) with student in rote memorization, reading, and storytelling activities as appropriate.
• Assist teacher(s) by checking student notebooks, computer work, daily written and oral
• Assist with preparation of instructional aids, bulletin boards, and other learning
• Assist with non-instructional classroom duties such as snacks, breaks, personal hygiene/clothing needs and other duties as directed.
• Set up and store technological, audio-visual and other technical equipment for classroom use as assigned.
• Escort and supervise small groups in activities as assigned.
• Assist in the supervision of students during lunch periods, assemblies, physical education, off-campus excursions, and testing as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of information as required by school
• Maintain and exhibit a high level of ethical and professional standards as expected of all
• Participate in staff development activities and paraprofessional training as mandated by the

Assume other reasonable and equitable job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Ability to work a full day and additional time if required.
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledgeable of current instructional strategies to assist students desirable.
• Ability to assist in the diagnosis of student academic problems and assist teachers in remediation.
• Basic knowledge of discipline procedures and techniques acceptable under
• Ability to organize and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of Board policy, state and federal laws related to the program.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of safety rules and
• Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups, and perform effectively as a team member.

• Physical ability to assist students as
• Lift moderately heavy weights, up to 50 pounds on a regular basis in some classrooms.
• Climb, stoop, bend, push, balance, kneel, and reach with hands and arms on an occasional basis if required.
• Adequate strength, mobility, dexterity, agility, and visual and aural acuity to perform required tasks.