Position Type:
Support Professional Employees/Paraprofessional, Special Education
Date Posted:
6/29/2026
Location:
Northlake Elementary School
(High-Needs School)
Date Available:
26/27 school year
Closing Date:
open until filled
Title I Special Education Paraprofessional Supplemental Support
Position Purpose
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program.
Essential Job Functions
Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and lifeskills
- -may include diapering.
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Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
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Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
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Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
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Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
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Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
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Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridors, study hall, and other related areas.
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Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
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Constructs, copies, distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
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Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
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Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
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Participates in the IEP process and serves as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
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Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
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Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
Additional Duties:
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Assist guidance, pupil services staff, or building administration, as needed.
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Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
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Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Travel Requirements
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Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
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Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
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Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
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Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
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Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
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Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
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Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
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Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
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Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs
Work Environment
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Works in standard office and school building environments.
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Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Qualifications
A combination of education and experience that demonstrates the necessary knowledge and skills for successful job performance will be considered. Required qualifications to work at a Title I schools include:
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required (submit diploma or certification within the job application)
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Title I School Requirement: To work at a Title I school, candidates must meet the Highly Qualified Paraprofessional standard by fulfilling one of the following:
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Hold an Associate's degree (if applicable, upload evidence within job application)
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Have completed at least 48 college or university credit hours (if applicable, upload transcript within the job application)
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Successfully pass the MasterTeacher Paraprofessional exams within 3 months of being hired
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Minimum Age: Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Contract:
- 29 hours per week, 177 days per year, Timecard
Support Professional Employees Salary Schedule: Level G1 - 16.25 (includes 2 levels for Lifeskills classroom)
Not Benefit eligible
- This position is funded by a soft funding source. Continuation of the role each school year is contingent on an annual review and ongoing availability of funds.
