Job Description

    Classroom|Student Aide / Paraprofessional JobID: 2908
  • Position Type:
    Support Staff - School Based

  • Date Posted:
    7/10/2025

  • Location:
    Various Locations

  • Date Available:
    07/28/2025

  • Closing Date:
    UNTIL FILLED

    •   Additional Information:
    TITLE: Classroom/Student Aide

    CLASSIFICATION: Classified Hourly

    REPORTS TO: Principal

    SUMMARY: To assist students in school classrooms with personal health, hygiene and learning tasks and to provide assistance to Teachers as needed.

    PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
    1. Assists pre-school and elementary school students in school classrooms with personal health and hygiene training and individual assistance as needed; provides assistance to Teachers as requested; duties may vary according to job assignment.
    2. Guides students to and from school facilities and classrooms; monitors students and assists in maintaining good student conduct; takes attendance and enters data into tracking system.
    3. Documents special issues and problems, and assures all required written reports are completed and submitted on a daily basis; assists with clerical duties, copying and record keeping as needed.
    4. Assists students with hygiene and self-help skills such as feeding, toileting and dressing.
    5. Assists special-needs students with individual positioning and movement with various pieces of assistive equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs and other equipment according to their needs.
    6. Cleans and sanitizes rooms, surfaces, toys and other areas as needed.
    7. Assists students with learning tasks and Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
    8. Communicates with parents, students and staff to convey pertinent information while maintaining confidentiality of personal information.
    9. Enforces District policies and rules of conduct, and reports behavior issues and other concerns to supervisor or Principal.
    10. Transports equipment and supplies for special needs students and assures delivery to teachers.
    11. Monitor and assist students during meal and recess periods.
    12. Maintain schedule established by supervising teacher.
    13. Use a variety of activities and materials approved by the supervising teacher.
    14. Work effectively with general and special education teachers.
    15. Supervise students as assigned by principal.
    16. Performs other duties as assigned.
    EDUCATION:
    High school diploma or equivalency.

    LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
    CPR and First Aide certificates for infants, children and adults.

    EXPERIENCE:
    Experience in working with severely handicapped students or young adults is preferred as well as experience working with learning disabled individuals.

    SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
    Skill in assisting children and special needs students. Skill in reacting quickly to situations that could create personal stress and safety problems. Skill in maintaining composure, and working effectively under classroom conditions. Skill in using courtesy and respect in providing personal services to students. Skill in performing first aid and CPR. Skill in closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with co-workers and others.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:
    The work environment is the normal school setting; the noise level ranges from quiet to loud, but is usually moderate. The playground setting can include exposure to dirt, dust, and extreme seasonal temperatures.

    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine-month year, Classified Hourly Salary Schedule, employee benefits in accordance with Board policies.

    EVALUATION: Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of classified staff.

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    TITLE: Paraprofessional III for General Education, Preschool, Exceptional Student Services and Behavior Support Programs

    CLASSIFICATION: Classified Hourly

    REPORTS TO: Principal

    SUMMARY: The paraprofessional III will provide instructional and non-instructional (clerical) support for the assigned teacher(s).

    PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
    1. Provide instruction and classroom management services under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher.
    2. Provide instruction to individual students and small groups of students.
    3. Assist in developing and preparing instructional materials and training modules.
    4. Assist with the establishment and reinforcement of acceptable student behavior, attitudes, and social skills.
    5. Assist with student enrichment activities including field trips, art, music, drama, and recreation.
    6. Provide assistance to students with physical limitations, including individual support with positioning, and movement with various pieces of assistive equipment according to their needs
    7. Assist students with activities of daily living, such as hygiene, feeding or dressing.
    8. Assist with record keeping for the instructional program and student records.
    9. Assist with the inventory and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
    10. Provide safety monitoring during student transitions, to and from school and on field trips when necessary.
    11. Monitor and assist students during meal and recess periods.
    12. Maintain schedule established by supervising teacher.
    13. Use a variety of activities and materials approved by the supervising teacher.
    14. Work effectively with general and special education teachers.
    15. Supervise students as assigned by principal.
    16. Assist with student testing administration and scoring.
    17. Assist classroom teacher with general cleanup and preparation.
    18. Attend in-service training for continued professional development.
    19. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
    EDUCATION:
    High school diploma or equivalency and an AA degree or 60 hours of college credits or a passing score on a paraprofessional test.

    LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
    Fingerprint Clearance Card

    Preschool/Early Childhood requirement - Negative TB clearance, current immunizations, CPR and First Aide certificates, Food Handlers Card, Physical

    EXPERIENCE:
    Previous experience in working with individuals with physical and learning needs preferred.

    SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:
    • English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, and administrators of the targeted community.
    • Able to work with detail and have patience and understanding of the basic learning process.
    • Good emotional and physical health.
    • Able to bend, lift 40 pounds, and stand and walk for extended periods of time.
    WORKING CONDITIONS:
    The work environment is the normal school setting; the noise level ranges from quiet to loud, but is usually moderate. The playground setting can include exposure to dirt, dust, and extreme seasonal temperatures.

    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
    Nine-month year, Classified Hourly Salary Schedule, employee benefits in accordance with Board policies

    EVALUATION:
    Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board policy on evaluation of classified staff.



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