Instructional Paraprofessional - Virtual Academy

Job Description

Position Title: Virtual Program Instructional Paraprofessional

Location: Community High School

Department: Paraprofessionals

Reports To: Principal

Term: Ongoing 182-day position following academic calendar

Schedule: Mon-Fri (Approx. 6 hrs./day)

Salary: Position follows the Classified Salary Schedule 2026-2027 at A125. Starting salary begins at $17.50-$20.25/hour, based on experience.

Date of last review: June 2026

SUMMARY: The virtual program instructional paraprofessional supports students who are virtually learning while working onsite in the school setting. These positions will work with several virtual program teachers to help support students in their virtual learning programs.
 

To Apply: Please complete the application and include your resume and three professional references. Not including the required documents/references may result in loss of candidacy.

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:

• Under supervision, works with virtual learners with online lessons using various platforms as directed by administration.
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Supports school administration to provide additional interventions for learners.
• Supports routine classroom operation, daily activities, and assignments.
• Provides information to learners, staff, and administration by answering questions and requests.

Communication:

• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.
• Enforces school and classroom rules to help instill appropriate behaviors for learners.
• Utilizes technological tools to communicate and to record and report data.
• Accepts and responds to constructive coaching feedback.

Compassion:

• Partners with staff to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
• Demonstrates understanding of learner's needs and goals, is courteous, respectful, and fair.
• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners' experiences.

Creativity:

• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.

Critical Thinking:

• Adheres to confidentiality of all learners and adheres to ethical responsibilities set by the school district.
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.
• Identifies, integrates, and utilizes appropriate technological tools into work production.
• Maintains and acquires technical knowledge by attending required trainings and passing competency assessments.
• Assists learners and staff with technological tools.

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:

• Provides assistance to problem-solving and troubleshoots technology