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Special Ed Paraprofessional

Duties

Position Purpose

-  Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member assist student(s)

Essential Job Functions

-  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.

Additional Duties:

-  Assist staff or building administration, as needed.

-  All other duties as assigned

Note:   The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Qualifications

- Teachers Aide certificate (30 hour college credit hours or pass the Para Pro exam)

- Personality characteristics compatible with the functions and responsibility of the position

- Demonstrate professional commitment and trust

- Must be able to do basic physical and visual activities

- Criminal background checks are required

Salary/Benefits

By negotiated contract

Additional Notes

Please contact Debbie Poffinbarger, Elementary Principal, at dpoffinbarger@northmacschools.org with questions.

How to Apply

Click the link below to be directed to our online application site.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.k12jobspot.com/Job/3775375

Job Posting Date

8/26/2026

Start Date

9/1/2026

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