Substitute Paraprofessional, Health Tech, Secretary: 2026 - 2027

Substitute Paraprofessional, Health Tech, Secretary

It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

Please Note:

• Norfolk Public Schools will conduct a background check on all substitute candidates.
• Before you are placed on the sub list you will need to complete payroll forms in person.
• You will receive a photo ID when all paperwork is complete.

Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Some college and/or experience working with students preferred

Reports To: Building Principal

Receives Guidance From: Supervising Teacher; Building Administrator

Job Goal: To assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students.

Terms of Employment: Substitutes are not considered employees of the Norfolk Public Schools so their service to our district is on an as-needed basis.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated on an as-needed basis by building administrators with input from staff.

The application will give you the option to apply as a Health Tech if you are CPR certified or Secretary select all you wish to work in.

Essential Functions:

Note: This is a generalized job description and specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the school/assignment. Substitutes should be flexible in meeting the needs of the position. Long-term substitutes are held to the same standards as the para-professional job description.

• Respects personal privacy and maintains confidentiality regarding students and staff
• Adheres to school and classroom procedures
• Performs clerical duties such as attendance reports, typing, filing, and handling routine interruptions such as notes, messages and deliveries
• Performs supervisory duties such as lunchroom, playground, halls and classroom
• Prepares instructional materials, bulletin boards, educational games/aids, graphs and charts
• Assembles materials as assigned
• Checks papers, workbooks, homework and tests
• Helps in the care and cleanliness of the room
• Reads to students; listens to students read
• Helps students with make-up work
• Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, drills, etc.
• Alerts teacher to needs of students
• Assists teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects
• Assists with field trips
• Assists when emergencies arise
• Assists special education students as instructed with personal needs, daily living skills, therapy, etc., as required by the position
• Performs other delegated non-instructional responsibilities as assigned by the teacher or administration.

Other Requirements (Intellectual, Sensory):

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in human relations and leadership
• Auditory and visual skills