Vocational Paraprofessional (2 needed)

Schedule: 2026-2027 School Year (183 days)

7:15 am to 2:45 pm, which includes half hour unpaid lunch

Pay Rate: In accordance with the Diman paraprofessional pay rate

Nature and Scope of Work

Diman Regional is seeking a highly skilled and passionate paraprofessional to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to educational excellence, and the ability to inspire and engage students. Diman Regional is seeking a vocational paraprofessional with experience in a vocational school

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in working with students.
• Prior experience working as a paraprofessional and/or working with students (preferred, not required).
• Ability to use technology in support of student learning.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications that the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational school/trade experience preferred

• Role of Paraprofessionals in vocational setting:

  The vocational paraprofessional works with the shop teacher to ensure that all students are successful in the program. Paraprofessionals provide students with additional support, assist the shop teacher in maintaining a safe learning environment, and tailor activities to meet students' individual needs. In addition, they must have a genuine passion for working with a diverse student population to help all students succeed. Vocational paraprofessionals may be asked to cover multiple areas throughout the day.

  
  Our Students:

  Diman is a diverse, multicultural vocational technical high school, which serves approximately 1500 students. The students balance the rigors of a complete academic course of studies with technical skill training in 18 career majors. Our students are prepared for college, career, and/or additional technical training.

  
  Performance Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and keep students on task.
  • Proficient in safely operating hand tools, power tools, and machinery.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and carry out initiatives as assigned by your supervisor.
  • Ability to be flexible with job assignments and performance responsibilities
  • Demonstrates commitment to assisting learners in achieving their highest potential.
  • Support learners in the vocational program to access curriculum
  • Build positive rapport with students to encourage achievement and effort.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.