2026/2027 Paraprofessional - Substitute

Position Length: 9 Month

 

Job Grade: 105

 

Hourly Rate: $15.61 and up depending on experience

 

Hours Per Day: 

 

Application Procedure: Apply online

 

Fingerprint Clearance Card: Must have a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to processing.  Please follow these steps:  Step One  Step Two

"Instructional paraprofessionals assigned to a schoolwide Title I campus become eligible for a supplemental financial incentive once required highly qualified status has been verified by the Office of Federal Programs." 

Paraprofessional

Purpose Statement
The job of Paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of assistant in the instruction of special needs students under the supervision of a certified teacher in a regular education and/or special education classroom.

 

Essential Functions

 

• Confers with teachers and/or therapists as appropriate for student needs and direction.
• Supports instructional activities assigned by a teacher or therapist for individuals or small groups for the purpose of meeting learning goals, as described by an IEP and/or district benchmarks.
• Implements behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior needs. Under the direction of a certified teacher or therapist, provides instructional materials as needed by individual students.
• Monitors special education students (e.g.  Lunch, playground, classroom, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Participates as a provider in the recording, reporting and gathering of data for the Direct Service Claiming (DSC) program for the purpose of meeting DSC requirements.
• Performs record keeping (daily data on instruction and/or behavior) and clerical functions.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.

?Other Functions 

• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. daily journal, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher, therapist, school counselor in providing necessary records/materials.

 

Job Requirements
Mental Requirements
Learning Development- Level B  Sufficient to read and write technical information and instructions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, understand commonly used procedures and methods, or operate equipment that requires some training. Learning development is equivalent to completion of a high school curriculum.
Problem Solving - Level 1  Work situations are routine and regularly recurring, requiring attention and concentration, but limited discretion, consideration, and planning to adequately respond and carry out work activities.
Physical Requirements
Physical Skill - Level A  Basic level of learned physical skill is required. No special coordination beyond that used for normal mobility and handling of everyday objects and materials is needed to perform the job satisfactorily.
Physical Effort - Level 1  Minimal physical exertion is required. Most job time is spent sitting with occasional walking. Occasional lifting, guiding, and carrying of lightweight materials or equipment.
Social Requirements
Human Relations Skill- Level A   Job requires ordinary conversational skills and courtesy to exchange Routine information, provide routine assistance, and/or help maintain harmony among work associates.
Scope of Contacts - Level 1  The important job contacts are with peers in the immediate work group and immediate supervisor. Occasional contact with individuals outside the organization may occur.
Work Environment
Performance Environment - Level A  Changes in environments, work pressure, disturbances of work flow, and irr