Instructional Paraprofessional 37290 Leasure REACH JobID: 37290 Position Type: Paraeducator/InstructionalDate Posted: 10/1/2026Location: Leasure (May B.) Elementary SchoolDate Available: School year 2026- 2027 Closing Date: 10/15/2026District: Christina School District Additional Information: Show/HidePOSITION: Instructional Paraprofessional 37290 REACH CLOSING DATE: October 15, 2026 LOCATION: Leasure (May B.) Elementary School REPORT TO: Designated Administrator QUALIFICATIONS: Holds high school transcript or equivalency, along with one of the following:An associate degree or higher with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from an accredited institution, orSixty college credits from an accredited institution, orA minimum score of 332 on the Para Pathways reading and writing exam and a minimum score of 334 on Para Pathways mathematics examHas strong communication skills; writing and speaking in EnglishHas strong communication skills; writing and speaking in a second language; if required by assignmentHas experience working with children in varied settings; preferredHas working knowledge of behavior management procedures; preferredHas knowledge of software applications including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; preferredHas knowledge of assistive technology and accommodations for special education students; preferredAssist with self-help training (student transfer, toileting, diapering, grooming, feeding etc.) if required by assignmentSatisfactorily pass Safety Techniques and Personal Restraint Techniques assessments, if required by assignmentSatisfactorily pass CPR and First Aid training, if required by assignmentMust be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per work dayMinimum lifting requirements â 50 pounds (with assistance)Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility, and ambulatory needs of students RESPONSIBILITIES: See reverse side STARTING DATE: School Year 2026 - 2027 SALARY: Commensurate with appropriate Effective Nov 2025 APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Qualified applicants must submit an online paraprofessional application, upload a letter of interest, resume and three current (within one year), dated, & signed professional reference letters. Provide vocational support and on-the-job coaching at community locations with a limited number of students (determined by contract) with or without teacher on site, with proper training and an established routine, if required by assignment RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensure the safety of the students within all school and community environmentsEnsure student confidentialityUtilize knowledge of the social, emotional, medical, and academic needs of individual students obtained through collaboration with teacher and/or specialistCollaborate with the teacher, paraprofessionals and/or related services providers about the plans, and implementation of activities and resources for the studentsWork with students in variety of ways, which may include an individual, small group, or whole group settings, in the school and/or in the community, as prescribed by instructional programsIn an inclusionary environment, is not limited to working solely with students who have IEP's, may also work with regular education studentsAssist in ongoing monitoring of students' progress which may include assessing, data collection and computer work.