Paraprofessional 2026-2027

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m. (165 student contact and professional development days per year)

Pay: $22.00 per hour

About the role

Assists and supports students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) as directed by the special education teacher.

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, social/emotional skills, and organizational skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Collects data in a variety of settings: classrooms, lunch, recess, transitions.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies, distributes, and uses educational materials as needed for special education teaching staff.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and achievement of IEP objectives.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Preferred: Associate’s (or higher) degree, or two years of higher education, or completion of the ParaPro Exam.
• School experience preferred.