Instructional Paraprofessional #36509 Oberle ES

Instructional Paraprofessional

Location:

Oberle Elementary School

Report To:
Designated Administrator

Application Procedures:
Qualified applicants must submit an online paraprofessional application, upload letter of interest, resume and three current (within one year), dated & signed professional reference letters. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job d for this position.

Starting Date:
School Year 2026 - 2027

Salary:
Commensurate with appropriate schedule:
Effective Nov 2025

Qualifications:

Holds high school transcript or equivalency, along with one of the following:
An associate degree or higher with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from an accredited institution, or Sixty college credits from an accredited institution, or A minimum score of 332 on the Para Pathways reading and writing exam and a minimum score of 334 on Para Pathways mathematics exam. Has strong communication skills; writing and speaking in English. Has strong communication skills;

writing and speaking in a second language; if required by assignment. Has experience working with children in varied settings; preferred. Has working knowledge of behavior management procedures; preferred. Has knowledge of software applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; preferred. Has knowledge of accommodations for special education students; preferred. Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per work day.

• Ensure the safety of the students within all school and community environments
• Ensure student confidentiality
• 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 and/or related services providers about the plans, and implementation of activities and resources for the students
• Work with students in variety of ways, which may include an individual, small group, or whole group settings, in the school and/or in the community, as prescribed by instructional programs
• Work with students in variety of content areas, which may include math, science, English, social studies, as well as any elective
• In an inclusionary environment, is not limited to working solely with students who have IEP's, may also work with regular education students
• Assist in ongoing monitoring of students' progress, which may include assessing, data collection and computer work
• Communicate essential student information, progress, concerns to the assigned teacher, worksite coordinator, or assigned administrator
• Support in maintaining discipline of students using behavior management plan as directed by classroom teacher
• Maintain dignity and respect for each student at all times
• May assist teacher or independently perform routine tasks such as, but not limited to: classroom duties, record keeping limited clerical work, checking and grading papers, gathering/preparing materials for students, assisting with the set-up/clean-up of classroom activities, operating multimedia equipment, and job coaching at community-based locations
• May assist with the supervision and monitoring of social interactions during non-instructional activities such as bus duty, breakfast/ lunch, recess, student transition between activities, specials/elective and field trips
• Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per workday
• Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility, and ambulatory needs of students
• Must report to work on time every workday, except as afforded by existing law
• Must perform all duties as assigned during scheduled workdays
• Perform other duties as requested by administration to meet the needs of the students
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance in all settings as required by district guidelines
• Use initiative to solve problems
• Follow district and building procedures