Read Paraprofessional @ Elsik High School

Read 180 Paraprofessional @ Elsik High School

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Assist the READ 180 teacher in supporting students in learning content and skills that contribute to their development.

• High school diploma or GED
• Qualifies for appropriate state paraprofessional certification
• Experience working with students with disabilities
• Knowledge of school district organization, operations, and administrative policies
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate interest and aptitude for the work to be performed
• Computer skills preferred
• Ability to multitask activities

• Provide explicit instruction to small groups of students using a lesson plan designed by the teacher.
• Monitor, assist with, and reinforce learning while the teacher delivers whole group instruction.
• Collect and record data related to students' IEP objectives and educational plans.
• Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in other forms of oral and written communication and reading instruction.
• Support the classroom teacher in maintaining a positive learning environment and student discipline.
• Help students master instructional materials assigned by teachers.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality about students.
• Participate in in‑service training programs as assigned.
• Assume responsibility for instruction when the teacher is absent for training.
• Meet regularly with the READ 180 teacher to discuss student progress and plan instruction.
• Perform additional administrative and supplemental duties as assigned by campus administrators, including but not limited to:
• Assist with personal hygiene functions when required (e.g., bathing, clothing changes).
• Assist with medically related services after nurse training (e.g., catheter cleaning, tube feeding, suctioning).
• Perform physical/behavioral management procedures as needed.
• Provide specialized services such as Braille transcription or augmentative communication monitoring.

• Comply with federal, state, and local policies.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain appropriate technology competence for current and future needs.
• Implement alternative instruction methods as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Performance will be evaluated according to the Board’s policy on evaluation of Instructional Paraprofessional Personnel.

Standard office equipment; standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling; repetitive hand motions; moderate lifting (up to 15–45 lb); may require traveling and irregular hours; temperatures are controlled; must maintain emotional control under stress.