Paraprofessional (Temporary; Remainder of ********* School Year)
JobID:
****
Date Posted:
2/6/2026
Date Available:
ASAP
Department:
Wexford Elementary School/Student Services & Special Education
Reports To:
Building Principal (dotted line to Assistant Director of Student Services & Special Education)
Status:
Full-Time / Non-Exempt / PRESPA Bargaining Unit
The Pine-Richland School District is currently seeking a Paraprofessional (Temporary) to support students at Wexford Elementary School (Grades K-3).
The starting rate of the position is $***** per hour.
Benefits:
Temporary employees are compensated at the starting rate for Classification III paraprofessionals ($*****/hour).
They are eligible for top-notch individual-level benefits (health, dental, and vision) beginning the first day of the month following a thirty-day waiting period, receive a pro-rated amount of paid sick and personal days, and have credit for temporary service toward seniority when hired permanently.
Position Overview
Provide appropriate academic, behavioral and emotional support to students with disabilities or behavior problems.
Duties are performed under the direction of the building principal, working collaboratively with the special education teacher and/or general education teacher, to help the student achieve the highest level of independent functioning possible when appropriate.
Paraprofessionals are expected to perform all duties and responsibilities identified within the job description.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Assist in the daily planning, instruction, care, record keeping, and implementation of student IEP goals and objectives under the direction of a certified professional employee or district administrator.
Review and reinforce academic and behavioral skills taught by the certified professional employee or district administrator.
Review and implement Specially Designed Instruction ("SDI") contained in student IEPs under the direction of a certified professional employee or administrator.
Assist with the instruction and implementation of appropriate daily living skills, including personal hygiene, communication, and classroom routines and expectations.
Assist students with the use of augmentative devices and technology resources related to their individual educational programs.
Assist with the collection and maintenance of data for progress monitoring of IEP goals and objectives to determine effectiveness of SDI and the educational program.
Report regularly on student academic performance and behavior to classroom teacher, special education teacher, reading specialist, school psychologist, and other appropriate staff as needed.
Communicate with nurses and/or Personal Care Assistants ("PCA") to facilitate student medical needs.
Supervise students during assemblies, special programs, and emergency drills.
Facilitate the movement of students with physical needs throughout the school building.
Assist with the transferring and/or repositioning of students with physical needs when necessary (e.g., transferring to and from wheelchairs, standers, gate trainers, special chairs) using appropriate lifting techniques, including 1 and 2 person lifts.
Assist students with using the bathroom, eating, dressing, walking, or other self-help skills as required.
Support students within a vocational setting, both with and without the presence of a certified professional employee.
Maintain accurate and complete records, as required by law, and ensure all activities comply with Board policies, rules, and guidelines.
Maintain effective working relationships with professional and support staff, administration, students, parents, and community groups.
Attend building and team meetings as necessary.
Maintain regular and timely attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal, Director of Student Services & Special Education, or their designees.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises students under the direction of a certified professional employee or district administrator.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and Experience
Associate's Degree, minimum of two years of postsecondary study, or meet a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through state or local assessment; previous experience working with children; Current criminal record and child abuse clearances required.
Preferred qualifications include First Aid/CPR training; experience working with children with special needs; prior school district experience.
Confidentiality
Respects and maintains the confidentiality of student records, personal communication and family background at all times.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to effectively speak and present information in one-on-one and small group settings with parents, staff and students.
Computer Skills
Proficient with personal computer programs, text documents and spreadsheets.
Ability to utilize technology to assist students while in an educational setting.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Able to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Able to draw and interpret line and bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Able to de-escalate agitated students; or physically restrain them if necessary, using appropriate techniques, as demonstrated through district training.
Other Skills and Abilities
Able to work with special needs children.
Able to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Able to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and school district policies.
Physical Demands
Physically able to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel objects, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Capable of lifting and handling at least 40 lbs.
on a regular basis and at least 50 lbs.
on an occasional basis.
Vision: close, distance, and peripheral vision; ability to locate sound and hear in a noisy environment.
Work Environment
Occasional work near moving mechanical parts in some vocational settings; moderate noise level; potential exposure to infection; may be directly responsible for safety, well-being, and/or work output of students.
ADA Compliance
Information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.
Additional duties may be performed and assigned.
Postings current as of 2/19/2026 6:54:15 PM CST.
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