Instructional Paraprofessional - Title

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Minimum Starting Salary: $15.00/hr

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Travis Gray

Instructional Paraprofessional – Emmett Middle School, 26-27

Under the direct supervision of certified staff members, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and supervise students inside and outside the school building.

• Assists and guides students to reinforce online coursework.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and pacing of online assignments.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and keep students on task.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and achievement of IEP objectives.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form, and effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Google, Word, Excel).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to pass a criminal history background check.
• Ability to pass the paraprofessional praxis or present the equivalent in college credits.
• Some college preferred.

All non-certificated staff not under contract are under “at-will employment”. Their positions shall be considered in all respects “employment at will,” and the employee is subject to discharge by the district at any time without cause.

Postings current as of 7/10/2026 5:34:23 AM CST.