Instructional Paraprofessional; Adult - Pulaski Early Education Center

Instructional Paraprofessional (Adult Support)

Location: Pulaski Early Education Center

Date Posted: 6/12/2026

Closing Date: 06/21/2026

Report to: Designated Administrator

Goal: Work directly with students with guidance from the teacher. Provide coaching and modeling to facilitate the active involvement of students in their educational setting.

• Holds a high school transcript or equivalency and one of the following:
  • Associate degree or higher with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from an accredited institution
  • Sixty college credits from an accredited institution
  • Score of 459 or higher on the Para Pro Test
• Strong communication skills; writing and speaking in English
• Strong communication skills; writing and speaking in a second language if required by assignment
• Experience working with children in varied settings (preferred)
• Knowledge of behavior management procedures (preferred)
• Knowledge of software applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint (preferred)
• Knowledge of accommodations for special education students (preferred)
• Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per work day

• Ensure the safety of students within all school and community environments
• Ensure student confidentiality
• Utilize knowledge of students’ social, emotional, medical, and academic needs obtained through collaboration with teacher and/or specialist
• Collaborate with teacher and/or related services providers on plans and implementation of activities and resources for students
• Work with students in individual, small group, or whole group settings, in the school and/or in the community, as prescribed by instructional programs
• Work across content areas including math, science, English, social studies, and electives
• Serve in an inclusionary environment with students who have IEPs and regular education students
• Assist in monitoring student progress, including assessing, data collection, and computer work
• Communicate essential student information, progress, and concerns to assigned teacher, worksite coordinator, or assigned administrator
• Support classroom discipline using behavior management plan directed by the teacher
• Maintain dignity and respect for each student at all times
• Assist teacher or independently perform classroom routine tasks such as record keeping, grading papers, preparing materials, classroom set‑up/cleanup, operating multimedia equipment, and job coaching at community locations
• Assist with supervision and monitoring of social interactions during non‑instructional activities such as bus duty, breakfast/lunch, recess, transitions, specials/electives, and field trips
• Report to work on time each workday, except as afforded by existing law
• Perform all duties assigned during scheduled workdays and other duties requested by administration to meet student needs
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance in all settings as required by district guidelines
• Use initiative to solve problems
• Follow district and building procedures

The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law.