Level I Instructional Paraprofessional - Student Services

Level I Instructional Paraprofessional - Exceptional Student Services

• Date Posted:
  10/8/2026
• Date Available:
  
  When Filled
• Closing Date:
  When Filled

Job Title
:
Paraprofessional Level I

Department
:
School of Assignment:
This includes paraprofessionals working for our ESS, ELL, or Title Programs.

Reports To
:
Site Administrator and District Level Director for program of Assignment ESS/Title/ELL

FLSA Status
:
Non Exempt

Prepared By
:
Human Resources

Board Approval
: 11/24/2023, 9/8/2026

A Paraprofessional Level I works under the guidance of a certificated staff member to provide support and assistance in delivering programs and services to children with disabilities or identified students in general education and special education settings.

• Assist students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments (e.g., Math, reading, writing, language, etc.) to present and reinforce learning concepts, helping them reach their academic goals.
• Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the teacher's direction to enable all students to participate in classroom activities.
• Support academic instruction taught by a teacher for individuals or small groups, aligning with learning goals specified by an IEP and/or district benchmarks.
• Implement, under direction, behavioral plans developed by a team consisting of parents and school personnel to assist students in modifying behaviors that affect a positive academic and social environment.
• Collect data on student's IEP goals in collaboration with the special education and/or general education teacher, using various data collection techniques to track student growth and progress.
• Monitor students (e.g., lunch, playground, during life enrichment activities, etc.) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Implement special strategies as directed to improve students' academic success based on individual students' needs, interests, and abilities.
• Monitor individual or small groups of students to provide a safe and positive environment.
• Promote good habits to improve students' outcomes and development.
• Assist students in using alternative/augmentative communication or other assistive technology to support participation in the general education setting.
• Assist with assessments, grading papers, and completing records, including storage of those records, as directed.
• Help create visuals and aids as directed by the teacher/therapists to support student communication and learning.
• Respond to emergency situations (e.g., injured student, fights, etc.) to address immediate safety concerns.
• Maintain the confidentiality of protected student information as directed during and after employment with the district.
• Refer all parent questions/concerns directly and immediately to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assist other personnel as directed to support them in completing their work activities.
• Participate in site/district meetings and in-service trainings as assigned.
• Serve as a primary source of information and support any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Be alert to and report the possibility of any substance use, child abuse, or dangerous situation based upon observation.
• May be required to perform activities of daily living with/for students, including toileting, diaper changing, grooming, dressing, eating, use of assistive devices, and mobility to support the general education setting.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Classroom computers, laptops, tablets, and related instructional technology
• Personal care and hygiene equipment and supplies, as applicable to student needs
• Office and classroom…