Instructional Paraprofessional Alternative Middle Program

Position Title
:
Instructional Paraprofessional for the Alternative Middle Program (AMP)

Location
:
Lodoen Community Center

Department
:
Paraprofessionals

Reports To
:
Building Principal

Term
:
Recurring 182-day position following school calendar

Schedule
:
Mon-Fri Approx. 6.5 hrs./day

Salary
:
Position follows the Classified Salary Schedule  rting salary begins at $17.50-$20.25/hour, based on experience.

Date of last review
:
October 2026

SUMMARY
:
Instructional paraprofessionals work under the supervision of our two AMP teachers to provide support to learners as well as provide supervision as learners work independently.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supports the AMP Teacher in order to provide additional interventions for learners.
• Assists teachers in routine classroom operation, daily activities, and assignments.
• Provides information to learners, staff, and administration by answering questions and requests.
• Develops effective working relationships with learners and staff.

• Reinforces lessons presented by the educator by reviewing material(s) with learners one-on-one or in small groups.
• Enforces school and classroom rules to help instill appropriate behaviors for learners (CHAMPS).
• Ability to utilize technological tools to communicate and to record and report data.
• Accepts and responds to constructive coaching feedback.
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.

• Demonstrates understanding of learner's needs and goals, is courteous, respectful, and fair.
• Maintains a courteous, respectful, and fair manner.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners' experiences.

• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.

• Identifies, integrates, and utilizes appropriate technological tools into work production.
• Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required training and passing competency assessments.
• Assists learners and staff with technological tools.
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.

• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.

• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.

• Enforces school and classroom rules to teach learners appropriate behaviors.
• Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills.
• Supervises learners in class, between classes, during lunch and recess on occasion.
• Performs duties in an organized, punctual manner.
• Keeps appropriate confidentiality regulations in place along with an awareness of district requirements and school board policies.
• Consistently regulates behavior management of learners.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those…