Paraprofessional (classroom Assistant)

About the role

This position is responsible for providing the Life Skills Teacher(s) with instructional and clerical support. Available positions at Donegal Junior High School (DJHS) and Donegal High School (DHS), with assignment subject to change. Start date: August 25, 2025. This is a part-time, 10-month support staff position following the student school schedule.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 5.5 hours per day
• Junior High: 8:00am – 2:00pm
• High School: 8:45am – 2:45pm

Responsibilities

• Prepares learning/instructional materials for teacher and student use
• Carries out teachers' directions with respect to instructional support for students
• Monitors and assists individual student(s) as required
• Performs clerical duties as assigned
• Monitors student behavior during indoor and outdoor activities
• Monitors the physical environment and reports problems to appropriate personnel
• Performs other duties that may be assigned by the teacher(s) or principal
• Maintains an optimum relationship with other staff members by being courteous and always mindful of the importance of confidentiality

Qualifications

• Understanding of the processes and procedures of a school
• Completed at least two years of post-secondary education, or possess an associate degree or higher, or meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a state or local assessment
• Prior experience in dealing with students

Skills

• Proficiency with computers (preferred)
• Clerical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills using tact and diplomacy at all times
• Confidentiality is essential
• Ability to listen, be patient, and interact with students
• Understanding of child development

Physical/Environmental requirements

• Physical: Sit 80%; walk/stand 20%; may lift up to 60 lbs.; normal vision
• Mental: Ability to evaluate, interpret and analyze; written and verbal communications
• Environment: Normal classroom environment