Special Education Paraprofessional - Career and Technical Resource Education

Career & Technical Resource Education Paraprofessional

Location:

West Fargo High School

Department:
Paraprofessionals

Reports To:

Principal

Term:
Recurring 182-day position following school calendar starting with the 26-27 school year

Schedule:

Mon-Fri. Approx. 6.8 hours/day.

Salary:
Position follows the Classified Salary Schedule  rting salary begins at $18.75-$20.95/hour, based on experience.

Date of last review:
July 2026

SUMMARY:

The Career & Technical Resource Education (CTRE) Paraprofessional works under the supervision of a teacher to provide small group instruction to learners and supports learners with differing abilities in the classroom or small group settings.

To Apply:

Please complete the application and include three references.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Collaboration:

Supports the teacher in order to provide additional intervention for learners. Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.

Communication:
Demonstrates effective communication as a liaison between the learner, CTRE, and community business partners. Reinforces lessons presented by teacher by reviewing materials with learners one-on-one or in a small group. Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.

Compassion:
Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners' experiences. Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion. Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.

Creativity:
Demonstrates willingness to create and support our simulated craft business which includes a variety of technical applications such as wood working, craft painting, Cricut & vinyl applications. Proposes ideas for possible crafts to market. Executes art projects under the guidance of the CTRE/Career Development classroom teacher(s). Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.

Critical Thinking:
Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.

Reflection:
Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.

Resilience:
Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations. Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.

Responsibility:
Transports learners to arranged locations in school vehicle. Acts as work role model in daily activities, community work-based outings and assignments. Supervise learners in resource class, Practical Assessment Exploration System (PAES) lab, and volunteer worksites. Enforces school and classroom rules to help teach learners appropriate behaviors (CHAMPS). Monitor learners in class, between classes, and during lunch and recess.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear. The specific vision abilities required for this role include close and peripheral vision. The employee may be required to lift up to ~30 pounds.

While performing the essential responsibilities of this role, the employee may regularly be required to climb a…