Temporary Special Education​/SLC Para- James Lintott Elementary

Overview

This posting is for a Temporary Special Educational SLC Paraprofessional position at James W. Lintott Elementary School. The position is classroom specific and is anticipated to be 6.5 hours per day (8:45am - 3:45pm). Position ends June 11, 2026 or the last day of school or if changes to student enrollment occur.

In-District applicants, who are permanent employees and current members of the Teamsters bargaining group, should apply by 3 p.m., February 25, 2026 and will receive first consideration.

Temporary Ed Paras employed during the 2024-25 school year who are hired for the 2025-26 school year will become permanent employees upon rehire.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• High School diploma/transcript or recognized equivalent (GED)
• College transcript OR state approved Para Pro Assessment Score report

As a Temporary Special Educational Paraprofessional, will assist (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students, relieving teachers/counselors of routine clerical tasks, and assisting students as needed.

• Adapts classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives
• Administers first aid for the purpose of providing emergency care
• Assists the student(s) in such physical tasks as moving from room to room, eating, toileting, participating in class activities, emergency drills, etc.
• Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and/or developing students’ daily living and behavioral skills
• Maintains classroom equipment, students’ files/records as pertains to education files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment
• Monitors individual students, classroom activities, for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
• Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions, correcting student work, scheduling, copying etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher or program

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing students’ objectives
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge
• Performs the essential of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Completes work at assigned workstations
• Consistently deals with people in a courteous and professional manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Experience Required: Prior job-related experience, paid or volunteer, with school age children. Experience as a classroom paraprofessional preferred.

Minimum Employment Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. In addition, must meet one of the following:

A copy of your high school diploma and official college transcript (if applicable) must be provided upon hire.

• Skills: to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, including the use of basic computer applications, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Skills to communicate effectively, problem solve.
• Knowledge: of principles of child development, instructional processes, problem solving methodology.
• Abilities: to sit for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, fulfill schedules and meet deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly…