Instructional Paraprofessional - Elementary

Applitrack; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional for an elementary classroom. This non-contract position provides support to teachers, supervises students, assists in implementing instruction, and helps with clerical tasks. Work hours are 5 per day with lane-based pay (Lane 5: $15.61; Lane 6: $16.62 with optional in-district training).

Contact Shelby Forsyth at [e-mail] for application details. Location listed as Sage Hills. Date available 10/01/2026.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities and materials under teacher direction to support objectives.
• Administer tests, homework, and make-up work to support teachers.
• Assist data collection to monitor student progress.
• Provide individualized or group help with lesson assignments to reinforce learning objectives.
• Attend trainings and meetings to learn job-related information.
• Communicate with supervising staff to evaluate progress and implement IEP/504 objectives.
• Model appropriate behavior for students and support social development.
• Implement behavioral plans identified in IEPs under supervision.
• Maintain instructional materials, records, and classroom equipment.

Skills

Student supervision

Instructional support

Behavior monitoring

Clerical tasks

Communication with staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Instructional Paraprofessional - Elementary JobID: 17462

• Position Type: Education Support Professional - Support Staff/ ESP Support Staff-Elementary
• Date Posted: 9/24/2026
• Location: Sage Hills
• Date Available: 10/01/2026

Instructional Paraprofessional - Elementary

Non-contract, no benefits

Hours a day: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: Shelby Forsyth
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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 students in the 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
• 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 modelling (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.