High School Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional – Center Based
Location: Alexandria Area High School
Schedule: 6.5 hours per day
Compensation: $21.70 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Join our special education team and help students succeed academically, socially, and in their daily routines. This position works closely with classroom teachers to support students’ individual learning, behavioral, and personal care needs.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support classroom instruction by reinforcing lessons, explaining directions and assignments, and working with students individually or in small groups.

• Administer make-up tests and quizzes, collect and maintain student data as directed, and prepare classroom materials.

• Help maintain a positive classroom environment and implement behavior support plans. Assist with crisis intervention, which may include physical restraint in accordance with district procedures and required training.

• Support students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), including participation in swimming and adaptive physical education.

• Assist students with personal care and physical needs, including hygiene, toileting, feeding, dressing, diapering, transfers, and occupational therapy activities as directed.

• Supervise and support students throughout the school day, including on buses, on the playground, and in study halls, locker rooms, lunchrooms, and hallways.

• Address minor behavioral concerns according to district guidelines and communicate concerns to the teacher or principal.

• Communicate daily with the classroom teacher regarding schedules, student progress, and problem-solving.

• Attend meetings and professional development sessions as requested.

Qualifications

A license is not required. Some paraprofessional positions require candidates to meet “highly qualified” criteria through one of the following:

• At least two years of college credits from an accredited institution of higher education.

• An associate’s degree or higher.

• A passing score on an approved assessment demonstrating the knowledge and ability to support instruction in reading/language arts, writing, mathematics, or readiness in these areas.

Benefits

• Health insurance: Three plan options, with district contributions as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Dental insurance: District contributions as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Paid leave: As outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Group life insurance: Paid by the district.

• Long-term disability insurance: Required coverage paid by the employee.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Available at no cost to employees.

Voluntary Benefits — Employee-Paid

• Voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Pet insurance.

• Aflac options, including short-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and Ben Extend coverage.