Building Paraprofessional

Woodland Hills School District; Prince George; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

WOODLAND HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT in Edgewood Elementary STEAM Academy is seeking a paraprofessional to assist students with special needs under a certified teacher. The role focuses on inclusion, daily classroom support, and safety for students with diverse needs.

Responsibilities include following IEPs, providing one-on-one support, and collaborating with specials education and general education staff. The position reports to the Principal or Special Education Supervisor and adheres to district

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year associate's degree, 48 college credits, or successfully pass paraprofessional competency exam.
• Must be computer literate and must possess ability to operate a variety of office equipment including photocopiers and audio-visual equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one assistance as indicated by the IEP or 504 service agreement.
• Follow IEP to assist student(s) in specified needs.
• Follow all policies for classroom procedures.
• Maintain student supervision at all times including transition, P.E. and transportation periods.
• Attend necessary training sessions associated with the job assignment, as needed.
• Support special education students in a co-teaching model.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on an empathetic understanding of the individual student and his/her needs, interests and abilities.
• Work with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class.
• Provide behavior support, which may include physical management (training provided upon hire).
• Engage in consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education Teachers as well as related service staff.
• Assists teachers as needed with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials.
• Communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children. Alerts the teacher to any problem or situation about the student that may affect classroom instruction or management.
• Provides individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills that have been taught by the teacher.
• Maintains confidentiality, and unquestionable integrity.
• Complies with Federal and State Law and District policies and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, building Principal or Director of Special Education.

Skills

Computer literacy

Office equipment operation

Education

Associate degree / 48 college credits / paraprofessional exam

Job description

• Date Posted: 10/20/2026
• Closing Date: 10/26/2026

WOODLAND HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

BUILDING: Edgewood Elementary STEAM Academy

REPORTS TO: Principal or Special Education Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum two-year associate's degree, 48 college credits, or successfully pass paraprofessional competency exam
• Must be computer literate and must possess ability to operate a variety of office equipment including, but not limited to, photocopiers and audio-visual equipment

GENERAL SUMMARY

Paraprofessionals assist students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher. Paraprofessionals generally work in an inclusionary setting (i.e. least restrictive environment). The paraprofessional assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, help special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide assistance to multiple support areas which could include, but not limited to Autistic Support, Emotional Support, Learning Support and Life Skills Support as assigned. Provide one-on-one assistance as indicated by the IEP or 504 service agreement.
• Follow IEP (Individualized Educational Plan) to assist student(s) in specified needs
• Follow all policies for classroom procedures.
• Maintain student supervision at all times including transition, P.E. and transportation periods.
• Attend necessary training sessions associated with the job assignment, as needed.
• Support special education students in a co-teaching model.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing materials or skills based on an empathetic understanding of the individual student and his/her needs, interests and abilities.
• Work with students who may be aggressive or disruptive in class.
• Provide behavior support, which may include physical management (training provided upon hire).
• Engage in consultation and collaboration with Special Education and Regular Education Teachers as well as related service staff.
• Assists teachers as needed with planning, preparation, and distribution of classroom materials.
• Communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Anticipates and effectively addresses unforeseen crises associated with working with large groups of children. Alerts the teacher to any problem or situation about the student that may affect classroom instruction or management.
• Provides individualized and small-group instruction to reinforce skills that have been taught by the teacher.
• Maintains confidentiality, and unquestionable integrity.
• Complies with Federal and State Law and District policies and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, building Principal or Director of Special Education.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

7 ½ hrs/day (183 or 187 days) position. Salary determined by negotiated contract.

Postings current as of 10/21/2026 10:09:50 PM CST.

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