Paraprofessional Instructional K-12-1st Grade-Olander Elementary School

Information specific to this position

This position is for the 2026-27 school year in a 1st grade classroom at Olander Elementary School.

• Pay Range: $18.20-$20.38/hr, based on qualifications and experience
• These pay rates are based on the 2025-26 school year rates and will be updated when approved during the negotiations process for the 2026-27 school year
• Hours/day: 6.5
• Work calendar days: 185
• Duration of position:
  Ongoing

Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.

Responsible for assisting the classroom teacher with implementing instruction and/or reinforcing learning skills in one-on-one, small, and/or large student groups. Assist with preparing classroom materials, administering tests, grading, taking attendance, completing paperwork, maintaining files, documenting student achievement, and/or monitoring students.

• Assist the classroom teacher with implementing instruction and reinforcing learning skills in one-on-one, small, and/or large student groups. Implement and support the teacher's instruction plan.
• Assist teacher in preparing classroom materials, administering tests, grading, taking attendance, completing paperwork, maintaining files, and/or documenting student achievement.
• Monitor students in classroom and during breaks, lunch, recess, time outs, on field trips, getting on and off the bus, etc. Reinforce school-wide discipline procedures.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Assist teacher and/or administration with special projects.
• Attend appropriate in-services, building meetings, training, IEP meetings, parent conferences, and/or school functions.
• Administer state testing (TCAP) in small groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of related experience
• Experience working with students in a school setting preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
• Criminal background check required for hire
• Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent