High School Classroom Assistant Paraprofessional (Part-Time) - 2025 / 2026 School Year

The Opportunity :

The Paraprofessional plays a vital role in fostering student achievement by providing individualized and small-group support to promote academic and social-emotional growth. Under the direction of the lead classroom teacher, the Paraprofessional assists with instruction, behavior management, and daily classroom operations. Responsibilities also include supporting students’ needs across various school environments, including classrooms, lunch, and play areas. Additionally, the Paraprofessional helps with personal care tasks as needed to ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Support student learning by reinforcing instruction and assisting with small-group interventions.
• Help manage student behavior positively and proactively across all school settings, including inclusion classes, lunch, and cooperative play.
• Assist with personal care tasks (e.g., feeding, toileting, hygiene) in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment, including sanitizing materials and ensuring hygiene best practices.
• Provide hands-on assistance with classroom activities, including setting up learning materials and supporting differentiated instruction.
• Monitor and document student progress as directed by the lead teacher.
• Uphold confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.
• Collaborate with educators, therapists, and support staff to promote student success.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support student learning and classroom operations, as directed by the lead teacher or school leadership.

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