Class C Advanced Learning Para Independent Investigations and Advanced Learning Project Thi

Positions will remain posted until filled regardless of the closing date.

Class C Advanced Learning Para for Independent Investigations and Advanced Learning Project Think Paraprofessional at Scenic Heights, 21 weekly hours for 30 weeks per year.

• Position Type:
  Paraprofessional / Advanced Learning Para
• Date Posted: 6/30/2026
• Location:
  
  Scenic Heights Elementary
• Date Available:
• Closing Date: 07/07/2026 at noon

Advanced Learning Para for Independent Investigations — 14 hours per week

Advanced Learning Para for Project Think — 7 hours per week

30 weeks per year

Starting at $22.61 (new rate for ). Wages can be found in Appendix A, Class

C. Not medical or dental benefit eligible.

• Schedule and assist students in small groups with their enrichment work as directed by the licensed teacher.
• Assist the licensed teacher in procuring and coordinating enrichment opportunities for the Project Think! Program.
• Provide individual and special program assistance as assigned by the licensed teacher.

• Flexibility in work schedule
• Previous teaching experience and/or Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in science, math, or engineering.
• Experience in working with gifted/talented elementary students.
• Experience in working with elementary students with an emphasis on students in Grades 3-5.
• Demonstrated computer skills are desirable.
• Demonstrated flexibility and creativity.
• Evidence of ability to be firm but kind, caring but consistent, patient and vigilant.
• Evidence of ability to accept direction from supervising teacher(s) and work as a team member with other professionals.
• Evidence of ability to schedule parent volunteers as needed.
• Evidence of ability to be resourceful and try options within the plan laid out with teachers; act independently within scope of program to assist students in their enrichment studies.
• Proven record of positive interpersonal skills with students and teachers.
• Proven record of good organizational skills, punctuality and responsibility.
• Evidence of willingness to participate in additional training if/when available.
• Evidence of knowledge of research skills and reference materials.
• Evidence of willingness to abide by confidentiality policy and practice of the district.

• Assist the licensed Advanced Learning teacher by guiding small groups of students through the "Independent Investigation" research process.
• Help students formulate questions around personal interests, gather information from multiple resources, and create a variety of products to share their learning with others.
• Schedule and assist students individually and in groups with their enrichment work as directed by the high potential resource teacher.

• Flexibility in work schedule
• Experience in working with gifted/talented elementary students.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to guide and support students through challenging work.
• Demonstrated computer skills are desirable.
• Demonstrated flexibility and creativity.
• Evidence of ability to be firm but kind, caring but consistent, patient and vigilant.
• Evidence of ability to accept direction from supervising teacher(s) and work as a team member with other professionals.
• Evidence of ability to schedule parent volunteers as needed.
  
  Evidence of ability to be resourceful and try options within the plan laid out with teachers; act independently within scope of program to assist students in their enrichment studies.
• Proven record of positive interpersonal skills with students and teachers.
• Proven record of good organizational skills, punctuality and responsibility.
• Evidence of willingness to participate in additional training if/when available.
• Evidence of knowledge of research skills and reference materials.
• Evidence of willingness to abide by confidentiality policy and practice of the district.