POSITION TITLE:                        INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL
 
LOCATION:                                  Ellis Elementary
 
POSTING DATE:                         April 1, 2026
 
CLOSING DATE:                         For best consideration please apply by April 8, 2026. However, the position will be open until filled.
 
ADDITIONAL INFO:                     6.5 hours per day for full time
 
DAYS:                                           Nine month employment
 
SALARY SCHEDULE:                  Rate of pay will be:  $14.15 per hour
 
START DATE:                              Beginning of 2026-2027 school year.
 
JOB SUMMARY:                         The principle function of this position is to provide instructional assistance to students.  The position works with individual and/or small groups of students to increase learning skills and levels; ability to work with students experiencing
                                                    academic or behavior difficulties.  The work is performed under the supervision of a classroom teacher and the building Principal.  The principle duties of this position are performed in classroom environment.
 
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:             Requires a high school diploma or equivalent AND successful completion of a minimum of 32 academic core college semester credits that will lead to a Bachelor's Degree, OR must pass the ETS Paraprofessional Praxis Assessment Test. 
                                                   Copy of transcripts must accompany the application.
 
EMPLOYMENT INFO:                You must be highly qualified in order to apply.  Transfer requests are available online, with AppliTracks, apply with the Internal Application.  A letter of interest and a resume must be uploaded as well.   If not in a highly qualified position,
                                                    transcripts must accompany the application.  All other applicants must apply through the District's online application process AppliTracks with the External Application.
        
BENEFITS INFO:                         Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Public Employees Retirement are available to Classified employees who work at least half time (20 hours per week) or more in a regular position and to Certified employees with a .50 FTE or
                                                     greater contract.  There are no benefits for part time (3.5 hour) Instructional Paraprofessionals.