Human Resources
Originated 5/2007; Revised 9/2007; 5/2011; 8/2016; 9/2018, 11/2020
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Paraprofessional (Level I and Level II)
Department: School Campus
Reports to: Student Services Coordinator
Placement: Classified Non-exempt Salary Schedule
Term: See Duty Day Calendar
Position Summary:
The Paraprofessional position assists, supports, and works closely with teacher s, administrators and other team
members in providing educational assistance to students.
Essential Functions:
- Assist the teacher with instruction of students on a one-to-one basis or in a small group setting to reinforce
skills initially introduced by the teacher.
- Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and assessments as needed under the supervision of the
teacher to meet individual student goals and state standards.
- Assist the teacher with the maintenance of student records, such as attendance, grades, progress reports,
conference reports.
- Assists with supervision of students.
- Assist the teacher to implement the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) objectives (if applicable)
- Assist students in completing physical tasks as specified in the student's IEP (if applicable). Such tasks may
include but are not limited to: grooming, dressing, toileting, diapering, mobility, feeding, general cleansing,
and dealing with blood or other human fluids.
- Provide job coaching and delivery of instruction related to functional living skills as specified in student IEP.
Transports students to supplemental activities such as community and extra-curricular programs as specified
in student IEP.
- If required, obtain and maintain documentation of services to students under the Direct Service Claim (DSC)
program in a timely manner (if applicable)
- Ensures that all work is completed in accordance with District policy and applicable state and federal laws.
- Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Training and Experience:
- Experience working directly with students in a high school instructional setting preferred. - Paraprofessional
Level I and II
- High School Diploma or GED - Paraprofessional Level I and Level II
- One of the following items required for Paraprofessional Level II
o A passing score on an approved paraprofessional test
o 60 college credit hours on official transcripts
o Associate's degree or higher on official transcripts
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
- Valid CPR, First Aide, and Crisis Prevention Intervention certification (if applicable). This training is provided
by the District.
Knowledge Of:
- Word processing, filing, collating, and the duplication of various materials.
Skill In:
- Providing services to medically fragile students with needs requiring specialized equipment and training.
Such tasks may include but are not limited to: ileostomy and urostomy bags, tube feeding, respiratory
devices, seizure and medication management, etc.
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ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing,
reaching, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to10 pounds of force occas ionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or
constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs
are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all o ther sedentary criteria are met.
When duties and responsibilities change and develop, this job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of
business necessity.