Instructional Paraprofessional Title 1 (Part-time)

Young World Physical Education; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Kuna Joint School District 3 is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional Title 1 for Ross Elementary in Kuna, Idaho. This part-time role supports teachers and students in Title 1 programs and helps deliver instructional activities under supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting in the delivery of instructional programs, working with individual or small groups, and maintaining a positive classroom environment. Starting date is immediate; wage ranges from $13.80 to $16.24 per hour DOE.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; or 2 years of college or 32 credits; or an associates degree; or meet Praxis Para Pro cut score.
• Experience working with school age children is preferred.
• May need to lift up to 50 pounds and handle materials in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in delivering an effective instructional program.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Respond to students’ questions and requests for assistance.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and records.
• Create a positive classroom environment and support district policies.

Skills

Experience with school age children

Lift up to 50 pounds

Positive public relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college or 32 credits

Associates degree

Praxis Para Pro requirement

Job description

Instructional Paraprofessional Title 1 (Part-time)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5880088

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Status: All Applicants

Job Title: InstructionalParaprofessional - Title 1

Location: RossElementary

Reports To: Principal

Calendar:185

Hours: Part-Time (less than 20 hours/week)

Hourly Wage: $13.80- 16.24 DOE

Benefits: not eligible

Job Summary:

The paraprofessional will work under the direction of the classroom teacher, principal, or federal programs director in achieving the educational goals and objectives of all qualifying students through individual, small group, or whole group instruction.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED or
  • Two years of college or 32 credits or
  • Associates degree or
  • Meet or exceed cut score on Praxis Exam for the Para Pro Assessment.
• Past successful experience working with school age children.
• May need to be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Positive public relations skills.
• Demonstrated ability to accomplish the major duties listed below.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the assigned classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program.
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material and skills introduced by the teacher.
• Respond to students’ questions and requests for assistance.
• Become familiar with basic education knowledge with emphasis on due process procedures and confidentiality of information and records.
• Display a positive attitude toward school programs and show respect for leadership and programming decisions made by supervisors.
• Provide individualized instructional activities using materials and sequences selected/prescribed by the assigned teacher and other related personnel.
• Maintain all clerical information required of the program in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner.
• Help to maintain a positive classroom environment through performance of duties such as making attractive bulletin boards, developing interesting instructional materials, using equipment and materials appropriately, keeping the room and work areas clean and orderly, etc.
• Communicate classroom rules and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Supervise and manage student behavior in a variety of school settings.
• Discipline students in a manner consistent with school and teacher policies.
• Use appropriate reinforcement strategies in a manner indicating empathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
• Administer, score, and record such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Participate in staff meetings, appropriate in-service training, and other professional development activities as requested.
• Serve as the chief source of information and help for and substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the assigned teacher.
• Work with students, parents, staff, and others in a positive, encouraging manner.
• Know and follow district policy and chain of command.
• Act ethically and confidentially in all aspects of employment.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• May be required to block or redirect students.
• Must be able to effectively supervise and support staff when consequences are implemented including supervising physical restraint and seclusion if necessary for safety.
• Must be able to effectively communicate through speech.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michelle Trip , Principal
• ROSS ELEMENTARY
• Email: [e-mail]

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