Description
POSITION TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL
LOCATION: Irving Middle School
POSTING DATE: April 28, 2025
CLOSING DATE: For best consideration please apply by May 5, 2025. However, position will be open until filled.
ADDITIONAL INFO: 6.5 hours per day for full time, 3.5 hours per day for part time
DAYS: Nine month employment
SALARY SCHEDULE: Rate of pay will be $13.74 per hour
START DATE: Beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.
JOB SUMMARY: The principle function of this position is to provide instructional assistance to students. The position works with individual and/or small groups of students to increase learning skills and levels; ability to work with students experiencing academic or behavior difficulties. The work is performed under the supervision of a classroom teacher and the building Principal. The principle duties of this position are performed in classroom environment.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent AND successful completion of a minimum of 32 academic core college semester credits that will lead to a Bachelors Degree OR must pass the ETS Paraprofessional Praxis Assessment Test. Copy of transcripts must accompany the application.
EMPLOYMENT INFO: You must be highly qualified in order to apply. Transfer requests are available on-line, with AppliTracks, apply with the Internal Application. A letter of interest and a resume must be uploaded as well. If not in a highly qualified position, transcripts must accompany application. All other applicants must apply through the District on-line application process AppliTracks with the External Application.
BENEFITS INFO: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Public Employees Retirement are available to Classified employees who work at least half time (20 hours per week) or more in a regular position and to Certified employees with a .50 FTE or greater contract. There are no benefits for part time (3.5 hour) Instructional Paraprofessionals.