Lamar Consolidated Innovative School Paraprofessional

Position: Lamar Consolidated Innovative School Day Paraprofessional
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JOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: 03/05/2026 POSTING NUMBER:

POSITION TITLE:

Lamar Consolidated Innovative School Day Paraprofessional

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary

Purpose:

Provide students with appropriate learning activities, instruction, and supervision by implementing the lesson plans as directed by the partner teacher, principal, or other responsible staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major Responsibilities and Duties

* Perform assigned duties as designated on each campus.

* Implement a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

* Assist in preparing instructional curriculum.

* Implement lesson plans and instructional activities provided with fidelity.

* Use appropriate instructional and learning strategies and activities to meet the diverse needs of the students.

* Submit attendance reports as needed.

* Manage student behavior in accordance with the lesson plans, Student Code of Conduct, and student handbook.

* Supervise students at all times.

* Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

* Assist with record keeping and testing routines as needed.

* Engage in activities which promote communication and understanding between school and community.

* Attendance at work is an essential function.

Student Growth and Development

* Be a positive role model for students; support mission of campus and school district.

Communication

* Communicate in a friendly, positive, and professional manner towards students, parents, staff, and administrators.

Professional Growth and Development

* Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

* Comply with all state, district, and school regulations and policies for teachers.

Other

* Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

* Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

* Supervise students

EXPERIENCE:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

Education/Certification:

* High school diploma or G.E.D.

* Title 1 Funded Campus: 48 semester hours of college coursework from a regionally accredited college or university OR meets NCLB requirements for Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals

* Non-Title 1 Funded Campus: 15 semester hours of college coursework from a regionally accredited college or university OR two years of full-time work-related experience with students in an instructional or childcare facility

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Constructive and cooperative attitude toward the duties of the aide, the school, the staff and the students

OTHER INFORMATION:

Working Conditions

Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds), reaching above shoulders (to store supplies), use of fingers (record keeping, typing, writing, computer), standing (80% of the day), repeated bending (at primary level, 50% of the day), specific visual requirements (activity sufficient for reading/writing), specific hearing requirements (activity sufficient to monitor children's safety).

Outside and inside, works around machinery with moving parts, works around moving objects or vehicles.

JOB CONTACT INFORMATION:

APPLY TO:

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

GROUP / GRADE:
Wage/Hour Status:
Hourly;

Reports To:

Principal or Designee;
Date Revised:
April 2024 SALARY:
Pay Grade: 1 DAYS: 187