Paraprofessional Position Available In Pamlico, North Carolina

Paraprofessional
Pamlico County Schools
Pamlico County Primary School – Bayboro, North Carolina This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs, and Pamlico County School District
Job Details

Job ID:

5238822

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 16, 2025

Starting Date:

Aug 11, 2025
Job Description
A paraprofessional is a trained educational support professional who works under the supervision of a certified teacher or service provider to assist in the delivery of instructional and behavioral support services. In the context of working with students with disabilities in a general education classroom, the paraprofessional plays a vital role in promoting access, inclusion, and student success.
Paraprofessionals may be assigned to support an individual student or a small group of students with disabilities who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Their primary purpose is to help implement accommodations, behavioral interventions, and academic modifications as outlined in the IEP, enabling students to participate meaningfully in the general education setting. Qualifications
Must at least hold an Associates’ Degree or have 48 semester hours of college coursework
Duties and Responsibilities
Assists teacher in supervising students individually or in small groups with activities involving instruction, physical care, physical education, arts and crafts, and social integration
Assists student(s) with personal hygiene, grooming functions, toileting, and other self-help skills
Provides physical care for assigned student(s) such as changing diapers and clothes and positioning students on orthopedic equipment
Assists teacher in operating classroom and teaching skills related to level of achievement for specified individual and/or groups of students
Reinforcing instruction and strategies provided by the classroom teacher or special education staff. Assisting with behavior regulation and implementing behavior intervention plans (BIPs). Promoting student independence, social skills, and engagement in classroom activities. Supporting classroom routines and transitions to minimize disruptions and encourage learning. Collaborating with teachers and specialists to monitor student progress and adjust supports as needed.
Supervise students in the cafeteria, playground, buses, bathrooms, and other areas on and off school property (ex: field trips)
Lifts student in/out of wheelchairs, assisting students off of floor, toilet/changing table
Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher
Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
Skills and Abilities
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information
Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to communicate with school personnel, students, and parents while complying with the confidentiality requirements in local, state, and federal policies and statues
Physical ability (able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally) and dexterity to perform duties of the job.

Position Type:

Full-Time