Instructional Paraprofessional - Bailey ES

Dublin City Schools; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dublin City Schools is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional at Bailey Elementary School to provide targeted support to students with disabilities in the district's special education program.

The role involves assisting the Intervention Specialist with classroom activities, IEP implementation, and student accommodations. Expect duties aligned to a 191-day work year and 7-hour days; salary outlined in the negotiated agreement.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or training and experience that are considered equivalent.
• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 semester or 72 quarter hours) verifiable by transcript; OR
• Obtain an associate (or higher) degree from an accredited institution; OR
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality showing ability to assist in reading, writing and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in completing classroom activities as directed by the Intervention Specialist.
• Assist in routine classroom activities, implementation of IEP services, behavior plans, assessments, playground and lunch duty.
• Prepare classroom materials, displays, and individual accommodations/modifications.
• Assist students in regular education classes, including attending class with student and providing supports as needed on IEP.
• Maintain a good learning environment and classroom management.
• Assist with student personal health care needs and adaptive equipment.
• Participate in professional growth activities and ensure student safety.
• Establish cooperative professional relationships and maintain confidentiality.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff - Classified Positions/ Instructional Paraprofessional
• Date Posted:
  9/28/2026
• Location:
  Bailey Elementary School

TITLE: Instructional Paraprofessional - Bailey ES

JOB STATUS: FLSA Overtime Eligible

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator

DEPARTMENT: Academics and Student Learning

PAY RANGE: Six (6)

POSITION SUMMARY

To work closely with students identified as having a disability in an effort to provide them with the physical, emotional, behavioral, and academic support necessary to gain full benefits from the district's special education program.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or training and experience that are considered equivalent.
• ONE of the following requirements is needed for compliance.

• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as 48 semester or 72 quarter hours as verified by college transcript from an accredited institution of higher education); OR
• Obtain an associate (or higher) degree from an accredited institution of higher education (defined as any associate degree program from an accredited institution of higher education); OR
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment -- (i) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics; or (ii) knowledge of, and the ability to assist in readiness for reading, writing, and mathematics.

• Good human relations with an ability to communicate in a courteous manner.
• A neat appearance.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assists students in the completion of classroom activities assigned by the Intervention Specialist.
• Assists the Intervention Specialist in routine classroom and school ativities, implementation of IEP services, behavior plans, student assessment, playground and lunch duty.
• Assists in the preparation of classroom materials, displays, and individual student accommodations and modifications.
• Assists special education students in regular education classes, including attending class with student and providing student supports as needed and or indicated on IEP.
• Assists Intervention Specialist in maintain a good learning environment, including classroom management.
• Assists students with personal health care needs such as toileting, personal hygiene and use of adaptive equipment.
• Participates in professional growth activities.
• Ensures the safety of students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships.
• Remains free of any alcohol or nonprescription controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughoutemployment in the district.
• Exhibits professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
• Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, and intelligent human beings.
• Understands the legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in, and practice of, ethical principles and democratic values.
• Maintains confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 191 Days (183 work days, 8 paid holidays); 7 hours per day excluding lunch to be established by Supervisor. Salary as provided by Negotiated Agreement. Work year to be established by the Board of Education.
  SALARY: $25.72/HR. - $28.31/HR.
  The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as individual absolute standards, but considered holistically with other position-related criteria.
  The Dublin City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.