Instructional Paraprofessional - Elementary​/Lower Grade

Job Title

Instructional Paraprofessional – Elementary / Lower Grade.

Non-contract, No Benefits.

Hours a day: 5.

Hourly rate:
Untrained – Lane 5 $ 15.61;
Trained – Lane 6 $ 16.62 (employee may qualify for lane 6 with in-district training).

• Name:
  Alayne Jorgensen (Hiring Manager) and John Emett
• Email: alaynejorgensen, jemett

The Instructional Paraprofessional provides classroom support, assists with special needs students in the resource classroom, implements instructional plans, monitors student behavior, and supplies clerical support to teachers and staff.

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the supervising teacher's direction to reinforce objectives and IEP goals.
• Provides immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc., supporting teachers in the classroom.
• Collects data under the assigned teacher to monitor student progress.
• Assists students with self-care activities (e.g., toileting, washing, dressing).
• Supports students individually or in groups with lesson assignments (e.g., reading, writing, speaking, spelling, computer programs).
• Attends job-specific trainings and meetings (first aid, behavior management).
• Communicates with instructional staff and professional support personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP and 504 objectives.
• Models appropriate behavior and interpersonal skills to guide students toward social development.
• Implements behavioral plans identified in student IEPs under teacher supervision.
• Maintains instructional materials, records, and classroom equipment to ensure availability and compliance.
• Monitors students during assigned periods in various school environments to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Performs clerical duties such as screening phone calls, distributing materials, maintaining inventories, processing documents.
• Provides instruction to students in individual or group activities (academic, social skills, living skills) under teacher supervision.
• Reports observations and incidents regarding students to instructional or administrative personnel.
• Supervises and escorts students to/from classes to ensure safety.

• Age 16 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of mandatory employee training within the first 3 months.