21st Century Summer Paraprofessional - Summer 2026

21st Century Summer Paraprofessional - Summer 2026

As a 21st Century Summer Paraprofessional, your role involves collaborating closely with the Summer Program Coordinator to ensure the successful execution of diverse summer program activities. Whether it’s assisting during program sessions, facilitating student engagement, or contributing to the overall program experience, your active involvement is essential.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent;
• Experience working with at-risk students and ability to meet the needs of students with diverse learning needs;
• Experience in implementing after-school activities for children;
• Organized, creative, flexible, and reliable;
• Ability to assist in the planning and facilitation of academic enrichment workshops aligned with specific standards/focus in ELA, Mathematics, and Socioemotional Learning;
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations preferred;
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders;
• Belief in the commitment to increasing personal growth, both academic and social-emotional, to obtain the highest level of achievement for every student;
• Certified in CPR and First Aid preferred, training will be provided for candidates who don’t already possess training;
• Preference will be given to staff members currently employed as a paraprofessional in FPS;
• Applicants must commit to being present for the full duration of the program.

Responsibilities:

The 21st Century Summer Paraprofessionals will:

• Under the direction of the Summer Program Coordinator, support and assist with all summer program activities as needed;
• Complete pre/post-SAYO surveys (Survey of Youth Outcomes) as required by the 21st Century Grant;
• Assist summer coordinator with a snack, transition times, dismissal, and other duties assigned;
• Other duties as assigned

All program hours must be during out-of-school time. All duties must be performed during non-contractual hours.

Multiple positions available; dependent upon number of student participants.

All Staff Meeting, Training, and Planning: Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 4:00-6:30 pm, Location: Crocker

Summer Program Schedule:

Monday, July 6, 2026, to Thursday, July 30, 2026 (Mon – Thurs - 4-week program)

Hours: 8:00-2:00 pm.

Total Compensation: Not To Exceed (NTE) 123 hours $25/hr Not To Exceed (NTE): $3,075.00. This amount includes all program time as well as all prep and wrap-up required - timesheet submission for payment bi-weekly.

Funding Source: 21st CCLC Grants, City Funding

Applicants must commit to being present for the full duration of the program.

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

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