School Paraprofessional: Instruction & Student Support

Allentown School District; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal and Sick time

PSERS Retirement Fund

Job summary

Allentown School District is seeking an instructional paraprofessional to support certificated staff in providing instructional and behavioral services to children with disabilities. The role includes one-on-one and group coverage, data collection, and assisting with IEP goals in various instructional settings.

Responsibilities include classroom support, supervision, and helping implement behavior plans while maintaining confidentiality and adapting tasks to student needs.

Qualifications

• Meet educational requirements for highly qualified paraprofessional per federal laws (NCLB/IDEA).
• Demonstrate basic reading, writing and math competencies.
• Valid Act 34, 114 and Act 151 clearances and TB test.
• Annual 20 hours of staff development per Chapter 14, PA Code 22.
• U.S. citizen or valid work visa holder.
• Other appropriate qualifications as determined by the district.

Responsibilities

• Assist principal and professionals to maintain a safe, orderly school environment.
• Support both special and regular education teachers per IEPs with instructional strategies.
• Provide instructional support under teacher direction (testing, tutoring, reinforcing lessons).
• Collect observational/academic data for progress monitoring.
• Maintain student files/records and confidentiality per FERPA/Chapter 14.
• Follow and implement positive behavior support plans.
• Assist with feeding, toileting, and personal care as needed.
• Support safe student transitions within the school and community settings.
• Participate in specialized training for students with IEPs and needs.
• Reassign paraprofessionals during staff absences based on priority of needs.

Skills

Reading, writing, math

Education

2 years postsecondary study

Associate degree or higher

State/local assessment standard

20 hours of staff development annually

Job description

Allentown School District is seeking an instructional paraprofessional to support certificated staff in providing instructional and behavioral services to children with disabilities. The role includes one-on-one and group coverage, data collection, and assisting with IEP goals in various instructional settings.

Responsibilities include classroom support, supervision, and helping implement behavior plans while maintaining confidentiality and adapting tasks to student needs.