Paraprofessional I

About the role

This is a part-time hourly position (0.7375 FTE, up to 29.5 hours per week) classified as non-exempt under FLSA. The paraprofessional will report to a Principal or Administrative Designee and earn $18.50 per hour on salary schedule/lane 86/L. Benefits are not available for this position.

Minimum required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet the federal “highly qualified” standard under ESSA by one of the following:
  • Completed at least two years at an accredited higher education institution (minimum 48 semester hours), or
  • Obtained an associate degree (or higher) from an accredited higher education institution, or
  • Satisfied a rigorous state or local assessment (Parapro Assessment/PRAXIS ETS) with a score of 460 or higher.
• Unofficial transcripts may be submitted initially; official transcripts will be required upon a contingent offer.
• Effective communication skills in English (speaking, reading, writing, understanding), including proficiency in grammar and punctuation.
• Basic math skills, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment (phone, copier, scanner, fax, Microsoft Office).
• Successful fingerprinting and criminal background check.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in a K–12 education or public employment environment.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities, stages of child development, classroom management techniques, and development of effective lesson plans; ability to lead small groups and learn through play.
• Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching personnel in supervision and instruction of students and perform classroom clerical tasks in support of the instructional process.
• Adapt and reinforce lesson plans under teacher direction while adhering to safety practices.
• Administer tests and evaluations (e.g., DRA, DIBELS, observational data for IEP goals) and monitor student progress.
• Provide a safe and positive learning environment by monitoring students in varied settings (classroom, library, playground, field trips, bus boarding/exiting).
• Implement classroom interventions under teacher direction (e.g., booster groups, individual or small-group instruction) to improve student learning and academic success.
• Prepare teaching materials, perform record-keeping and clerical functions, and organize reports (worksheets, scheduling, copying, data recording, grades, attendance, anecdotal records) to support lesson plans and document progress.
• Report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse) in accordance with Education Code, school policies, and safety protocols.
• Administer first aid/CPR to students when necessary.
• Assist other school personnel as required to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
• Interpret guidelines, maintain confidentiality, attend to detail, adapt to changing priorities, and work with frequent interruptions.
• Collaborate across work units to support a team environment and fulfill duties efficiently.
• Participate in meetings and workshops to receive and convey information; read a variety of manuals and present information to others.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements effectively.
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.