Paraprofessional-ESS Moderate​/Severe - Preschool; Temporary

Paraprofessional-ESS Moderate/Severe - Preschool (Temporary)

• Date Posted:
  10/9/2026
• Location:
  
  Pecan Grove Elementary

Position Status:
Tier 3
Non-Benefited
5.5 Daily Hours
Salary Range B
$16.50
Working Calendar
180 Days
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Proof of MMR Immunization & Hepatitis B Clearance
Three (3) Professional References
IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Paraprofessional
Purpose Statement
The job of Paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom/s with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students; and providing clerical support to teacher/s and staff.
This job reports to Principal Essential Functions

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.; using curriculum and instructional techniques.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles;

and age appropriate activities.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment.

Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.
Responsibility

Responsibilities include:

working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 25% sitting, 50% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience Job related experience is required.
Education High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalency

Required Testing Certificates

Pass the Academic Assessment of Knowledge and Instructional Skills Test or 60 college credits

Continuing Educ./Training Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range
Non Exempt A (16.50)

Postings current as of 10/11/2026 2:09:02 AM CST.

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