Instructional School Readiness Preschool Paraprofessional

About the role

POSTING #: 3603 WORK HOURS: 3.25 hours per day (12:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.), Tuesdays and Thursdays for the 2026-2027 school year.   This position may be combined with another position in the district, but the combined positions may not exceed more than 40-hours per week. JOB DUTIES: 1. Assist student(s) with classroom needs (e.g., academic skills, behavior management, social skills, etc.) 2. Supervise students in Early Childhood QUALIFICATIONS: - High school diploma, or equivalent, and additional post secondary training relevant to education preferred - Ability to:     - Implement instructions in a developmentally appropriate manner     - Communicate with staff, students, and parents     - Understand and implement behavior management techniques     - Interact and direct students in a positive manner     - Work independently and as a team     - Must be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of 50 pounds     - Accept direction from supervising teacher(s) and will to work as a team SALARY and BENEFITS: Salary based on the 2025-2027 School Support Employees Agreement  Level V from $20.58 up to $22.91 per hour. Benefits based on full-time employment and may be pro-rated for part-time positions.  Benefits may include the following: - Health, Dental, Vision Wear, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Health Savings Account (with enrollment in an eligible health plan) - Medical Flexible Spending Account (with eligibility for insurance) - Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account - Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) - 403b Matching Annuity - Paid Holidays - Discretionary Personal/Sick Leave (PTO) DEADLINE: Applications accepted online at  until filled.   Applications will be reviewed beginning August 28, 2026. NOTE: Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical and criminal background check in order to be eligible for employment.