Instructional Paraprofessional

Paraprofessionals must meet one of the following qualifications:
1. Have 2 years of college credits or
2. Have a college degree or
3. Pass the ParaPro Praxis Assessment with a score of 457 or higher or the Idaho Paraprofessional Testing Alternative with a score of 75% or higher.

Idaho Paraprofessional Testing Alternative testing dates are offered at the school district throughout the year to West Ada Paraprofessional applicants. The test should be passed within 90 days of hire.

To sign up for the Idaho Paraprofessional Test please click on this link: you have questions regarding the Idaho Paraprofessional Testing Alternative please contact Caitlin Bothke at or .

Please upload transcript and/or PRAXIS scores.

PURPOSE

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• To support continuity of student learning by providing classroom instruction and supervision when classroom coverage is needed using provided lesson plans.
• Instruct students by following the plan left by the absent teacher. This instruction may include lecture demonstration discussions projects practical activities experiments assignments and other methods.
• Maintain a structured engaging and safe learning environment aligned with schoolwide behavioral and academic expectations.
• Maintain established classroom routines and procedures.
• Collaborate with administration and instructional teams to support targeted student interventions small group instruction or classroom push-in support.
• Assist in system-level operations such as lunch/recess supervision arrival/dismissal hallway monitoring and state/local testing logistics.
• Support needs that arise throughout the school day or week including short- and long-term assignments.
• Participate in campus professional development meetings and collaborative planning opportunities.
• Supervise students and assist in upholding and enforcing all policies procedures and rules of the district and school.
• Perform all other duties that are the responsibility of the absent teacher or paraprofessional including but not limited to recess and lunch duty.
• Learn and effectively use classroom technology tools including logging in to all necessary district systems and platforms to support instructional activities and student engagement during the substitute teaching period.

Follows all policies procedures and rules of the district and school.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Instructional methods procedures and objectives including curriculum implementation lesson plan preparation and implementation educational software student evaluation and grading record and report preparation and classroom management.

Classroom management techniques and behavior reinforcement strategies.

School and district policies procedures and routines.

Student safety protocols and supervision practices.

Basic functions of classroom technology and instructional tools.

Effective communication principles and professional conduct in educational settings.

Basic clerical skills including but not limited to typing keyboarding filing and copying.

Ability to:

Follow and implement lesson plans provided by the absent teacher with fidelity.

Maintain classroom order and ensure a safe and respectful learning environment.

Uphold school-wide policies and expectations consistently.

Adapt to a variety of grade levels subjects and student needs.

Supervise students in various settings including classrooms hallways recess and lunch periods.

Communicate effectively with students staff and administrators.

Exercise sound judgment flexibility and professionalism in unfamiliar situations.

Log in to and navigate district technology systems to support student learning.

Follow daily schedules and routines as outlined in lesson plans.

Collaborate with school staff when clarification or support is needed.

Demonstrate integrity ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and appropriate software.

Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any equivalent combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience working with students in instructional settings is highly desirable.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to implement lesson plans with fidelity.
• Reliable adaptable and committed to supporting schoolwide goals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities with or without reasonable accommodation which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person;

Sufficient vision or other powers of observation with or without reasonable accommodation which permits the employee to comprehend written work and assessments prepare and review documents and organize documents and materials;

Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation which permits the employee to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment;

Sufficient personal mobility flexibility and balance with or without reasonable accommodation which permits the employee to work in an office environment lifting or moving objects that weigh up to 50 lbs.;

Job tasks require with or without reasonable accommodation climbing stooping kneeling crouching reaching pushing pulling lifting typing and grasping.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

If you are chosen for this position your employment with the District would be at will. Employment at Will means that the employee or the District may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause and with or without notice at any time.

As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho

Position Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Campus Administrator