Substitute Paraprofessional (2025-2026)

Position: Substitute Paraprofessional

Summary:

Supervise and assist students in a variety of instructional and non-instructional school activities. Provide clerical and classroom support services to help maintain an effective learning environment. Paraprofessionals  are not responsible for the design, direction, or evaluation of the teaching-learning process. Duties and responsibilities will vary depending on assignment and student needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Instructional Aide may perform the following duties:

• Supervise and assist students in all school-related areas and activities, including classrooms, resource rooms, cafeterias, study halls, playgrounds, assemblies, field trips, and during transportation (on and off buses).
  
  
• Provide reinforcement instructional support in visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive skill areas.
  
  
• Perform delegated instructional services, such as assisting students with independent study projects, make-up work, or small group activities.
  
  
• Support the conduct of co-curricular and extracurricular activities as assigned.
  
  
• Secure, operate, and assist students in the use of instructional and assistive teaching devices, including individual technology, district-provided technology, and communication devices.
  
  
• Provide custodial care services, which may include:
  
  
• Ambulatory support
  
  
• Lifting and physical assistance
  
  
• Feeding
  
  
• Toileting
  
  
• Utilize safe physical management techniques when necessary to support student behavior and maintain a safe environment.
  
  
• Perform routine clerical duties, including typing, duplicating, collating, distributing, and filing instructional materials.
  
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
  
  

Applicants must meet one of the following additional qualifications:

• Completion of at least two years of postsecondary study
  
  
• Possession of an Associate’s degree or higher
  
  
• Meeting a rigorous standard of quality through a state or local assessment
  
  

Experience:

• One year of experience working directly with children is preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
  
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
  
  
• Effective problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
  
  
• Ability to read, interpret, and carry out written instructions.
  
  
• Ability to write simple reports and correspondence.
  
  
• Ability to present information clearly and respond to questions from staff, students, or parents in one-on-one or small group settings.
  
  
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including fractions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  
  
• Proficiency in the use of educational technology and instructional tools.