High School Instructional Paraprofessional — Immediate Start

Tarkington Independent School District; Cleveland (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarkington Independent School District High School in Cleveland, Texas is seeking an ISS Paraprofessional to support classroom instruction and student activities under the supervision of licensed staff.

This full-time paraprofessional role emphasizes instructional support, student supervision, and collaboration with teachers to adapt materials and track progress, with a focus on creating a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; Ability to work well with children; Ability to communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• Offer inclusion support to teacher and students
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain positive and effective communications and relationships with supervisors and colleagues
• Assume bus driving duties as assigned
• Assume bus riding / monitoring duties as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Tarkington Independent School District High School in Cleveland, Texas is seeking an ISS Paraprofessional to support classroom instruction and student activities under the supervision of licensed staff.

This full-time paraprofessional role emphasizes instructional support, student supervision, and collaboration with teachers to adapt materials and track progress, with a focus on creating a safe, inclusive learning environment.