Instructional Paraprofessional - Secondary

Location: Timberview Middle School

Recruiting

Start Date:

10/01/2025

Estimated

Start Date:

10/08/2025

Support the principal and classroom teachers in implementing a school program and encouraging a positive learning environment. May supervise study periods including assisting in academic assignments, problem-solving with discipline students, and providing a work conducive environment.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Assists in preparation, production, and maintenance of materials and equipment as assigned
• Assists individual students in performing activities instructed by a teacher
• Assists students in finding materials and books in library or on the internet
• Assists the student(s) in recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks
• Attends meetings and conferences as required
• Attends pre-job training, ongoing training, and meetings as required during the school year in order to remain up-to-date of job procedures
• Carries out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as designated in the lesson plan
• Collects data for assessment and monitoring purposes
• Completes daily paper work (i.e., attendance reports, detention slips, student referral slips, various student passes, etc.)
• Conducts library skills sessions for students
• Coordinates completion of assignments with regular classroom teachers
• Develops and implements games and teaching aids
• Maintains accurate textbook records
• Maintains student files updating information as appropriate
• Maintains, orders, and organizes inventory of materials in an effective manner
• Monitors behavior contracts and reward systems for students
• Monitors student(s) during access and during hall duty
• Performs miscellaneous clerical duties and assists other staff members
• Proctors test-taking when requested by teachers
• Provides reference assistance to students and staff
• Purchases supplies and materials
• Resolves discipline problems within the study hall
• Serves as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team concerning an assigned student
• Supervises students assigned to in-school suspension/detention
• Supervises, resolves disciplinary student issues, and ensures the utilization of study hall by students
• Tutors students in various subject areas
• Under supervision of a teacher, works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher
• Works with administration and teachers to ensure students are improving skills
• Works with students in one-to-one/group situations

• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Ability to perform routine bookkeeping and clerical accounting tasks effectively and efficiently
• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
• Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings
• Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
• Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and overall district functions
• Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
• Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
• Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented
• Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of office methods and procedures including appropriate telephone etiquette
• Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as…