Forest Hills School District - Preschool Paraprofessional

Forest Hills School District – Preschool Paraprofessional (4 Days a week)

Forest Hills School District seeks a Paraprofessional for the 2026‑27 school year. Candidates must possess an educational aide permit or be willing to obtain one. Pay range is $19.41 – $24.98 per hour. The Preschool Paraprofessional works Monday – Thursday.

Definition:
Paraprofessionals assist in the provision of special education services to children with disabilities, helping to maintain a well‑organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment that allows students to participate fully in instructional programs and safety measures.

• Instruction and Assessment
  • Provide instruction to individual students or small groups using instructional objectives and lessons developed by teachers or other personnel.
  • Assist with supplementary work and supervise independent study.
  • Provide assistance with individualized program materials.
  • Administer formal and informal assessment instruments, score objective tests and written papers, and maintain appropriate records.
  • Assist the teacher and other professional personnel by observing, recording, and charting information about student performance, behaviors, and learning styles.
  • Assist in preparing materials for specific instructional programs, including modifications.
  • Operate assistive technology equipment/devices/software as part of student individual programs.
• Behavior and Socialization
  • Implement behavioral management strategies, using the same emphasis and techniques as teachers and other certificated personnel.
  • Assist teachers with crisis situations and discipline.
  • Assist students with personal and hygienic care.
  • Help students develop good work habits and perform job duties as specified by employers, job coaches, intervention specialists, or work‑study coordinators.
  • Manage/participate in specific duties unique to the program and job assignments, e.g., personal care, community work placements, specialized programs.

• Highly Qualified:
  Evidence of the “ESEA Qualified” designation on current educational aide permit.
• Highly Qualified:
  Evidence of passing the Highly Qualified Parapro Examination.
• Highly Qualified:
  Official transcript showing attainment of at least an Associate’s Degree (or higher).
• Highly Qualified:
  Official transcript showing a minimum of 48 semester (or 72 quarter) hours of college coursework.

NOTE:

This description provides a general overview of the work and is not exhaustive of all responsibilities or skills required.

Forest Hills Board Policy 4122 – Nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities including employment opportunities.