Classroom Paraprofessional

Classroom Paraprofessional Lemon Grove School District Vista La Mesa Academy - La Mesa, California This job is also posted in Lemon Grove School District Job Details

Job ID:

5715786

Application Deadline:

May 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Classroom Paraprofessional

Position:

Classroom Paraprofessional Location:

Vista La Mesa Academy Schedule:

9:00am-12:45pm, Monday - Friday

DEFINITION

Provides assistance to the instructional and intervention programs for students identified as low socioeconomic, English Learners, foster, homeless youth and/or at risk youth in school classrooms and/or resource and learning centers and supports student instruction individually or in small groups.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

Supervised by school administrator with input from the

Director II:

Educational Services; work duties are directed by the Teacher On Special Assignment (TOSA) and/or assigned teacher, works cooperatively with other certificated and classified school staff, works cooperatively with all students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

(May perform any combination of the essential functions listed below. Duties may vary from school site to school site. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principle job elements.) Tutor individual students or groups of students with teacher direction. Utilizes curricular materials and assessments for instruction and intervention as directed by teacher, administrator or teacher on special assignment. Help students complete class assignments. Correct student papers, check homework assignments and corrects students' seat work. Administer, score and record results of tests, quizzes, classwork, and homework. Supervise students in the classrooms, resource and learning centers in the absence of the classroom teacher Assist students in the use of a variety of supplementary instructional materials including audiovisual and technology tools following the teacher's plan. Supervise students at assemblies, on field trips, lunch areas, play areas and transportation pick up and drop off locations. Mediate student disputes and provide appropriate behavioral intervention as required. Maintain class rolls, attendance and other records. May assist in maintaining records related to supplies, equipment, inventory and work orders. Operate audiovisual equipment and other instructional technology associated with students' instructional program Gather, compile and prepare data for reports, conferences and instructional meetings. Participate in staff development programs as directed. Oversee and perform clean up activities related to the instructional program of students. Arrange bulletin boards and other instructional displays. Prepare instructional materials and help students locate reference materials. May train and direct peer coaches and helpers. May assist with the logging of daily behavior data.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF

Instructional/tutorial procedures and practices Reading, writing and oral English Communication skills School and classroom operation procedures Confidentiality of school records and student information Appropriate motivation and behavior strategies for students Reading, math and written language instructional strategies

ABILITY TO

Demonstrate enthusiasm for and interest in the instructional program Communicate with and understand the needs of students Establish and maintain effective working relationship will all students and school staff Plan and organize work to meet schedules and time lines Maintain records, reports and classroom schedules Read, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures Maintain confidentiality concerning students and school records Maintain regular attendance necessary to support instructional program

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent to graduation from high school Associate Degree with 48 units in education or related field is desired.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Must demonstrate knowledge of reading, writing, and math skills to support students' instruction program. This knowledge can be demonstrated by one of the following: Certificate verifying No Child Left Behind "highly qualified status" issued by previous public school agency Two years of study (48 semester units) at an institution of higher education beyond high school Obtained Associate's (or higher) degree Passage of written Paraprofessional NCLB Examination Preference of training or work experience with students in a school setting, tutoring in small groups, or individually for academics

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Passage of District pre-employment test Post-offer physical examination and drug screening Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and FBI Tuberculin skin test or screening before employment and every four years thereafter or a chest x-ray Possession of current valid California Driver's License and private vehicle availability may be required (mileage expense allowance provided for district related business)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Indoor classroom and outdoor settings

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on telephone Seeing to read, prepare and proofread documents and perform assigned duties Sitting or standing for extended periods of time Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment Kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies Lifting light objects and materials (10-15 pounds) Board approval date: February 8, 2005

Revised:

August 11, 2015

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$17.81 to $21.83 Per Hour Job Requirements