Special Education Paraprofessional - Career and Technical Resource Education

Job Description

Position Title: Career & Technical Resource Education Paraprofessional

Location: West Fargo High School

Department: Paraprofessionals

Reports To: Principal

Term: Recurring 182-day position following school calendar starting with the 26-27 school year

Schedule: Mon-Fri. Approx. 6.8 hours/day.

Salary: Position follows the Classified Salary Schedule 2026-2027 at A134. Starting salary begins at $18.75-$20.95/hour, based on experience.

Date of last review: July 2026

SUMMARY: The Career & Technical Resource Education (CTRE) Paraprofessional works under the supervision of a teacher to provide small group instruction to learners and supports learners with differing abilities in the classroom or small group settings
 

To Apply: Please complete the application and include three references.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned)
Collaboration:

• Supports the teacher in order to provide additional intervention for learners.
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.

Communication:

• Demonstrates effective communication as a liaison between the learner, CTRE, and community business partners.
• Reinforces lessons presented by teacher by reviewing materials with learners one-on-one or in a small group.
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.

Compassion:

• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners' experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.

Creativity:

• Demonstrates willingness to create and support our simulated craft business which includes a variety of technical applications such as wood working, craft painting, Cricut & vinyl applications.
• Proposes ideas for possible crafts to market.
• Executes art projects under the guidance of the CTRE/Career Development classroom teacher(s).
• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.

Critical Thinking:

• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.

Reflection:

• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.

Resilience:

• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.

Responsibility:

• Transports learners to arranged locations in school vehicle.
• Acts as work role model in daily activities, community work-based outings and assignments.
• Supervise learners in resource class, Practical Assessment Exploration System (PAES) lab, and volunteer worksites.
• Enforces school and classroom rules to help teach learners appropriate behaviors (CHAMPS).
• Monitor learners in class, between classes, and during lunch and recess.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those