Paraprofessional​/ 1:1 Paraprofessional (Full-time Temporary 2026-2027 School Year

Paraprofessional/1:1 Paraprofessional, Full-time Temporary

This is a full-time, temporary position for the  school year only. Contract

Start Date:

9/1/26 Contract End Date: 6/30/27

Salary:
Paraprofessional salary based on experience and degree. Salary schedule can be found on the district website.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree or higher
• Completion of 60 college credit hours with a 'C' or better
• Passing test score on the Para Pro or Pathways Assessment & official high school transcript or GED equivalency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience working with children in varied settings; preferred
• Working knowledge of behavior management procedures; preferred
• Knowledge of accommodations for special education students; preferred
• Clean Criminal Background, Child Protective Registry Check, and TB test results required prior to employment

Responsibilities:

• Utilize knowledge of the social, emotional, medical, and academic needs of individual students obtained through collaboration with teacher and/or specialist
• Collaborate with the teacher, paraprofessionals and/or related services providers about the plans and implementation of activities and resources for the students
• Understand and implement the student's IEP (Individual Education Program) goals and objectives, as well as any accommodations to ensure the student's success
• Work with students in variety of ways, which may include an individual, small group, or whole group settings
• Assist in ongoing monitoring of student progress which may include assessments, data collection and computer work
• Support in maintaining student discipline using behavior management plan as directed by classroom teacher
• Perform other duties as requested by administration to meet the needs of the students

Application Procedure:

The following items must be completed by the closing date for interview consideration:

• Current District Employees (Not including substitutes):
  Complete online application and apply for the positions you are interested in at
• Outside Applicants & Substitutes:
  Complete online application at , attach resume, and provide three professional reference letters or online reference surveys completed within the last year. (References from friends or family members will not be accepted)
• Official high school or college transcript will be required within 60 days of hire.

The Indian River School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to modify job requirements, and to reject any or all applications for reasonable cause. The Indian River School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.