Paraprofessional - Center Based - 0.5 FTE

Paraprofessional - Center Based - 0.5 FTE Belmont Elementary School 2026-2027 School Year

Position Function: The Center-Based Paraprofessional assists in the implementation of intensive instructional programs, including assisting with daily living and behavioral skills, and sometimes providing medical care under the direction of a licensed nurse.

Qualifications Profile:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children, preferred
• Current Certification of Health, including negative TB test
• Completion of clear, criminal background check

Starting Salary: $17.50/hour - commensurate with experience

Job Category: Classified, 174 workday calendar, 3.75 hrs/day (18.75 hrs/week)

Benefits: USD 232 offers an excellent benefits package! Visit our benefits page for more information.

Requirements:

• All employees must have a current TB test (Tuberculosis). If you've had a recent TB Test (less than 12 months ago) we can accept a copy of your test results. If it's been more than 1 year ago, you will be required to obtain a new test. Employees are responsible for the cost of the test.
• Must submit pre-employment physical prior to first day of work.

Job Purpose: Under the supervision of a licensed teacher, a paraprofessional supports teachers and students in many ways, including working with special needs students in small groups, or providing one to one support in the classroom. The Center-Based Paraprofessional assists in the implementation of intensive instructional programs, including assisting with daily living and behavioral skills, and sometimes providing medical care under the direction of a licensed nurse.

Supervision: Special Education Teacher/Building Principal

Fringe benefits as scheduled by the Board of Education

• 3 days bereavement leave per occurrence
• 174 day work calendar
• High School diploma or equivalent.; college degree preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials up to 20 pounds
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments
• Assist in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students

Job Functions:

• Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of the students
• Operate required equipment appropriately
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned
• Assist in the instruction and supervision of students
• Assist with small group instruction
• Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback
• Prepare instructional materials and supplies for use
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with others
• Implement behavior plans for students that have been designed by the behavior team
• Assist students with challenging and/or aggressive behaviors
• Assist students in personal care needs due to medical conditions and physical limitations
• Attends professional development as required
• Attends staff meetings as required
• Other duties as assigned by the special services teacher and/or principal

FLSA: Non Exempt 5/11/26