Special Education Paraprofessional

Date Posted: 9/16/2026 Location: Lamar County Elementary School Date Available: ASAP Description The Paraprofessional is a support staff position working under the immediate supervision of the classroom teacher or other supervisor as designated by the Principal. Paraprofessionals may be assigned to any position that the principal deems appropriate. Job Summary Conduct small group or individual classroom activities based on lesson plans developed by the teacher. Assist with the supervision of students. Attends to the special needs of students as required. Assist with student assessment, grading work and tests, and collecting data on student progress. Assist with routine record keeping including computer records and/or teacher records related to the instructional program and student progress. Assist with the preparation of materials for instruction (including the copying of materials, construction of displays/bulletin boards, learning centers, and manipulative). Locate, operate, and return needed equipment. Assist with classroom housekeeping. Assist in the ordering and inventory of classroom equipment and materials. Assist with school wide supervision, such as loading /unloading of buses. Assisting in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy. Other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or principal. Qualifications Two Years of College or Associates Degree or achieve a passing score on the current paraprofessional assessment exam; computer skills; and interpersonal skills. Be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, sit, climb and lift items of approximately 40 pounds throughout the workday. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lamar County Schools