Paraprofessional

Position Summary

The Tripoli Community School District is seeking a dependable and student-focused Paraprofessional to support teachers and students in maintaining a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment. The Paraprofessional will assist students with academic, behavioral, social, and daily living needs while working collaboratively with classroom teachers, special education staff, and other school personnel to support student learning and success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working with children or students preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with students individually and in small groups.
• Strong communication, patience, dependability, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional and ethical behavior.
• Ability to follow teacher direction, student plans, and district procedures.
• Ability to safely perform physical duties, including lifting or transferring students when required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow teaching strategies and directions provided by the classroom or special education teacher.
• Work with individual students and small groups to reinforce academic, behavioral, and social skills.
• Assist students in implementing goals and strategies outlined in their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Build positive, supportive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Assist teachers with classroom materials, instructional aids, and learning activities.
• Assist with assessments, testing, scoring, and recording information as directed.
• Supervise students to ensure safety and compliance with school rules, including during classroom activities, transitions, and in hallways and other common areas.
• Assist students with physical, personal care, or daily living needs as appropriate and as outlined in their IEPs.
• Perform simple errands, clerical duties, and other student-related tasks as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
• Participate in required training and in-service activities.
• Communicate and work cooperatively with teachers, special education staff, administrators, and other school personnel.
• Support the implementation of classroom and student behavior plans as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or designated staff.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and move throughout the school day.
• Ability to assist with lifting, transferring, or positioning students with physical disabilities when required.
• Ability to perform physical duties necessary to support student needs and ensure student safety.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in classrooms, special education settings, hallways, and other school facilities. Duties may require frequent interaction with students with varying academic, behavioral, social, and physical needs. The Paraprofessional works under the direction of assigned teachers and building administration.

Terms of Employment

Work schedule, compensation, and other terms of employment are established by the Tripoli Community School District Board of Education and applicable district policies. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks and other district employment requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Tripoli Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Iowa law.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: Paraprofessional
Reports To: Building Principal and Assigned Teacher

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