Paraprofessional- Elementary School

Position Type: Support Staff/Para-Educator Date Posted: 6/3/2025 Location: Greybull Elementary School (High-Needs School) Date Available: 08/11/2025 Closing Date: until filled Additional Information: Show/Hide Elementary School Special Education Paraprofessional 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 from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions * Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.

* Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

* Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.

* Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

* Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

* Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

* Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.

* Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

* Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.

* Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

* Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.

* Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.

* 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.

* 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: * Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.

* Perform any other related duties as assigned including student bus supervision and support.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.

It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment * Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements * Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

* Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

* Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel). * Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

* Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

* Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

* Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards * Works in standard office and school building environments.

* Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile * Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: * High School diploma or equivalent.

* Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

* Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

Coaching positions available.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt