Elementary Paraprofessional

Elementary Paraprofessional

Full Time

Hours:

7:45AM - 4:00PM M-F

Hiring Pay Range: $18-$27/hour

Flagstaff Academy seeks an Elementary Paraprofessional for the 2026-27 school year. This position is responsible for supervising lunch and recess duties as well as assisting the grade level teach team with lesson prep, student pull out groups, and other tasks to help the grade level out. The position requires close collaboration with both the lead paraprofessional and the teachers of the grade level.

We seek a dedicated and enthusiastic Full-Time Paraprofessional. This person will work collaboratively with our lead paraprofessional to provide exceptional support and care to students, while being inspired by our mission -- “where science and technology take flight.”

Specifically, we seek an individual with:

• Prior experience working with children
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Willingness to be adapt and be flexible excellent communication skills
• Ability to use time productively
• Demonstrate tact, courtesy, and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors to the school

• Assist with literacy and math small groups
• Foster a positive and safe learning environment by employing effective behavior management techniques.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students during all program activities and transitions
• Assist in various tasks working with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning materials and skills introduced by the teacher
• Monitor lunch and recess duties
• Assist with afternoon driveline
• Participate in appropriate staff development as required to ensure professional growth.

1. Educational Background and work experience:
The paraprofessional must have verifiable education or training in work with school-age children in such areas as recreation, education, scouting, or 4-H; and must have completed at least one of the following qualifications:

• A four (4) year college degree with a major such as recreation, education with a specialty in art, elementary or early childhood education, or a subject in the human service field.
• Two years of college training and six (6) months of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience, since attaining the age of eighteen (18), in the care and supervision of 4 or more children.
• Three years of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience, since attaining the age of 18, in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children. The program lead must complete six (6) semester hours, nine (9) quarter hours in course work from a regionally accredited college or university, or forty (40) clock hours of training in course work applicable to school-age children within the first nine (9) months of employment.

2. Patience and Flexibility:
Ability to adapt to the varying needs and personalities of students and maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations.

3. Physical Constraints:
Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to actively be on feet for 8 hours a day as this job requires intentional supervision of students at all times

4. Team Player:
Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to collaborate with fellow educators and program staff.

5. Communication

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and colleagues.

6. Organization:
Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and stay organized in a dynamic environment.

7. Background Check:
Must pass a background check and meet any other state or local requirements for working with children.

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