Paraprofessional - Parker Middle

Anticipated vacancy for the 2026-2027 school year at Parker Middle School. The District reserves the right to change or not fill this vacancy based on staffing changes, enrollment, or budget.

About the role

Work with Middle School children in 5th and 6th grade, both in general education classrooms and the special education classroom to support students academically, socially, emotionally, and/or physically. This position supports students with specific learning disabilities in the area of reading and written language.

Responsibilities

• Consistently implement strategies and programming as outlined by the special education teacher or related service provider.
• Support students to generalize taught skills in the classroom setting.
• Work with small groups of students to reinforce previously taught skills.
• Record data on student progress as modeled and reviewed by teachers and/or related service providers.

Requirements

• Knowledge of school classroom procedure, including preparation and maintenance of records.
• Knowledge of special education procedures.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities at the middle school (5th/6th) level.
• Experience working with age-appropriate students in a school setting.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well as a member of a team.
• Ability to build relationships with students and colleagues and provide ongoing support and direction to students.

Other alternatives to the above qualifications as may be found appropriate and acceptable by the principal, special education coordinator, and Director of Student Services.

Benefits

• Eligible for an annual "Toileting and Diapering Stipend" if applicable.
• Eligible for additional paid training (outside of regular school hours).
• Paid sick, personal, and bereavement time.