Instructional Paraprofessional

Instructional Paraprofessional JobID: 4550 Position Type: Paraprofessionals/Instructional Paraprofessional Date Posted: 6/17/2026 Location: South Elementary Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Description Position Title: Instructional Paraprofessional Location: South Elementary School Department: Paraprofessionals Reports To: Principal Term: Ongoing 182-day position following school calendar Schedule: Mon-Fri Approx. 6.5 hrs./day Salary: Position follows the Classified Salary Schedule 2026-2027 at A125. Starting salary begins at $17.50-$20.25/hour, based on experience. Date of last review: June 2026 SUMMARY: Instructional paraprofessionals work under the supervision of an Educator to provide small group instruction/support to learners. To Apply: Please complete the application and include three references. 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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned) Collaboration: Supports the Educator in order to provide additional interventions for learners. Supports the Reading Program to provide additional interventions for learners. Provides information to learners, staff, and administration by answering questions and requests. Develops effective working relationships with learners and staff. Communication: 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. Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity. Compassion: Maintains a courteous, respectful, and fair manner. Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners' experiences. Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion. Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others. Creativity: Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience. Critical Thinking: Identifies, integrates, and utilizes appropriate technological tools into work production. Assists learners and staff with technological tools. Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding. Reflection: Accepts and responds constructive coaching feedback. Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities. Resilience: Works independently and showcases flexibility by adapting to shifting work priorities. Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations. Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps. Responsibility: Enforces school and classroom rules to teach learners appropriate behaviors. 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. Monitors learners during recess and lunch sessions. Monitors learners before and after school. Assists learners in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an…