Paraprofessional (Instructional) Aide - Full Time

Jonathan Alder Local School District; Canaan (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SERS benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life benefits

Job summary

Jonathan Alder Local School District is seeking a dedicated Instructional Aide to support certified staff in delivering instructional activities for students with diverse needs. The role includes supervising students during non-instructional times and assisting with classroom materials.

The position runs 7 hours per day with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, starting October 1, 2026. Salary approx $25,900 per year, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college coursework or passing of NCLB requirements.
• Prior experience with special needs desirable; background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist in administration and correction of tests and assessments.
• Prepare instructional materials and reinforce skills according to student needs.
• Assist with record-keeping to document student progress.
• Assist with classroom behavioral management and safety.

Skills

Reading support

Math support

Computer literacy

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Diversity collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

NCLB/ No Child Left Behind coursework

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Paraprofessional (Instructional) Aide - Full Time JobID: 861

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/11/2026
• Date Available: 10/1/2026

Instructional Aide - 7Hours per day+ 30 minute unpaid lunch
Approx = 182x 20.33 x 7=$25,900.42/ 24pays = $1079.18 (Salary will be prorated based on start date)
Step 0 = $20.33
7:15 AM to 2:45 PM
Qualifiesfor SERS/Medica/Dental/Vision/Lifebenefits

Position Purpose

- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.

- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.

- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.

- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.

- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.

- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.

- Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.

- Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.

- Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.

- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.

- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.

- Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.

- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

- Works in standard office and school building environments.

- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

- High School diploma or equivalent.

- Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
-Must successfully pass BCI/FBI background checks and obtain Aide License or equivalent through Ohio Department of Education.