Program Assistant; Pool

Program Assistant (Pool) ) Job

Position Type: Supporting - Educational Paraprofessional/ Teacher Assistant

Date Posted: 2/9/2026

Pay Grade: 605

Duty Days and Salary Range:

• Duty Days: 183 Salary Range: $33,672 - $40,567
• Duty Days: 185 Salary Range: $34,040 - $41,011

Position

Purpose:

Provide direct instruction to eligible special education students in academic programs under the general guidance of a certified teacher.

• Provide individualized instruction in one or more of the following academic areas: math, science, social studies, and language arts.
• Reinforce academic or developmental skills requiring extensive repetition.
• Provide drill and practice on newly acquired skills.
• Plan jointly with regular education and special education teachers to insure appropriate implementation of student Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior.
• Provide an orderly and productive learning environment.
• Develop resources to enhance and supplement instruction.
• Observe and record student progress.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude with other professional personnel.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.
• "Other duties as assigned" may include working in supplemental assignments under special revenue funds or state compensatory education funds.

• Associate's degree or sixty (60) semester hours of college credit with emphasis on a major academic area (i.e., English, language arts, psychology, mathematics, sciences, social sciences).
• Have 2 years experience working with students or parents.
• Experience in working with special populations preferred.
• Ability to:
  • Operate personal computers and utilize applicable software applications.
  • Assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics (functional life skills).
  • Work well with children.
  • Work with students with physical, emotional, educational and/or intellectual disabilities.
  • Coping with a variety of students in varied and sometimes stressful situations.
  • Communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of:
  • The District's policies and procedures.
  • Classroom techniques and etiquette.
  • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

The job may involve occasional or frequent physical tasks, such as moving up to 20 pounds occasionally or up to 10 pounds frequently, handling and moving objects, walking, standing, kneeling, crouching, and using hands for fine manipulation. The employee must regularly talk or hear, and may need to maintain emotional control under stress and potentially work irregular hours. These statements describe the general nature and level of work for this position.