Instructional Paraprofessional - Resource

Alpine School District; Shire of Murrindindi; On-site; AUD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine School District seeks an Instructional Paraprofessional - Secondary to support instructional programs for students with special needs in the resource classroom. The role includes supervising students, assisting with IEP goals, and providing classroom assistance under teacher direction.

The position is non-contract with a 5.5-hour school day, offering lane-based hourly pay and opportunities for in-district training to advance to higher lanes. Lake Mountain area location.

Qualifications

• Age 16+
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must complete mandatory employee training within the first 3 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for supporting classroom objectives and IEP goals.
• Administer tests, homework, make-up work to support teachers in the classroom.
• Assist data collection to monitor student progress.
• Assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts and objectives.
• Attend job-specific trainings and meetings to acquire or convey information related to job functions.
• Communicate with supervising instructional staff to evaluate progress and implement IEP/504 objectives.
• Model appropriate behavior to guide students in social skills and behavior.
• Implement behavioral plans identified in student IEPs under supervision.
• Maintain instructional materials and records and classroom equipment.
• Monitor students during assigned periods to ensure safe learning environments.
• Perform clerical duties to ensure efficient operations.
• Provide instruction to students in various activities to reinforce objectives and IEP goals.
• Report observations and incidents to appropriate personnel.
• Escort students to/from classes for safe learning environments.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Instructional Paraprofessional - Resource JobID: 17659

• Position Type: Education Support Professional - SpEd/ ESP SPED-Secondary
• Date Posted: 11/5/2026
• Location: Lake Mountain
• Date Available: 11/16/2026

Instructional Paraprofessional - Secondary
Non-contract, no benefits
Hours a day: 5.5
Hourly rate:Untrained- Lane 5 $15.61
Trained- Lane 6 $16.62 (Employee will have the option to complete an in-district training which will qualify them for lane 6)
Contact Information:

• Name: Joy Peterson
• Phone: [phone]

The job of Instructional Paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the resource classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; and providing clerical support to teachers and staff. Essential Functions:

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and IEP goals.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• Assists data collection under the direction of the assigned teacher for the purpose of monitoring student progress.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. reading stories, listening to students read, providing writing assistance, reinforcing english lessons, providing spelling practice, facilitating activities, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
• Attends job specific trainings and meetings (e.g. first aid, behavior management, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP and/or 504 objectives.
• Demonstrates appropriate role modeling (e.g. conversation, manners, emotional support, listening skills, friendly and engaging attitudes, etc.) for the purpose of guiding students in the development of appropriate social and interpersonal behavior.
• Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans identified in student IEPs for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records and classroom equipment, work area, etc. for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods in a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties (e.g. screening phone calls, distributing materials, maintaining inventories, processing documents, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP and/or 504 plans; and ensuring student success in school.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• Supervises and escorts kids to/from classes for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learning environment for students.

Requirments:

• Age 16+
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must complete mandatory employeetraining within the first 3 months of employment.