Title Paraprofessional

• Date Posted: 8/27/2026
• Closing Date: 09/06/2026

Job Opened On: 8.27.26 Job Closes On: 9.06.26

Location:

Jr/Sr High School

Pay Range: $16.40/hr to $21.40/hr determining on VOE

Personal Days & Sick Days

TITLE: TITLE 1 PARAPROFESSIONAL

• At least two years of college-level coursework (48 semester credits) or an Associate's Degree in education or related field, Parapro Praxis Exam
• Previous aide or teaching experience preferred
• Knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices
• Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities
• Knowledge of subject matters and ability to instruct students at the direction of the teacher
• Knowledgeable with word processing, data bases, spread sheets, and reports
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Works well with students, staff, and the public
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

Building Principal and Classroom Teacher

To work under the direction of the K-12 Teacher or Building Principal in achieving the educational goals and objectives of all students through individual, small group, or whole group instruction.

• Maintain high academic standards and expectations
• Provide tutorial help to students following lessons prescribed by the teacher and reinforce material and skills using a variety of methods as directed by certified staff
• Provide immediate feedback on student performance to students and to the supervising teacher
• Respond to students' questions and requests for assistance
• Observe students' work and study habits
• Observe and record students' time on task when needed
• Assist students in locating prescribed instructional materials and starting their assignments
• Assist the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material and skills introduced by the teacher
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher
• Provide individualized instruction activities using materials and sequences selected by the supervising teacher
• Identify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needs
• Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Assist with such large group activities as drill and practice, reading aloud, and storytelling, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher
• Assist students in the library or media center
• Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make-up work as assigned by the teacher
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips
• Administer, score, and record such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students
• Encourage students to strive to meet their highest potential
• Communicate classroom rules and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior

• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
• Alert the supervising teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher
• Keep the supervising teacher informed of activities and any issues that may arise
• Operate and care for equipment used in the…