Paraprofessional - Elementary

Paraprofessional

Job Summary

The responsibilities of a special education paraprofessional foster and nurture a positive learning environment for all students. A special education paraprofessional has the ability to work with a variety of disabilities that affect student communication needs, behavioral performance, self-care skills, and academic supports. Under the supervision of a special education teacher, the paraprofessional is responsible to carry out appropriate student interventions, accommodations, and modifications.

Duties of the job include, but are not limited to:

-Assists students with disabilities with educational programs and special assignments; performs duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with Notre Ecole’s policies, and the Standards of Effective Instructional Support for Educational Assistants; duties will vary according to job assignment.

-Assists teachers and staff to facilitate educational functions and other services to maintain a safe and productive learning environment; works with students to reinforce classroom learning and improve personal skills; assists teachers with managing classroom, materials and student behavior.

-Assists students in learning processes; reinforces positive behavior, provides individual instruction, encourages socialization and good communications.

-Monitors and supervises student activities; promotes respect, supports diversity, explains social norms and disciplinary consequences, de-escalates personal confrontations, and enforces Notre Ecole policies and rules of conduct.

-Assists students to achieve learning objectives with individual assistance and small group sessions.

-Knowledge of the district discipline policy. Knowledge and ability to apply basic computer, math and language skills.

-Monitors assigned students.

-Reports learning problems, behavioral issues, and other concerns to supervisor.

-Communicates with staff to convey pertinent information while maintaining confidentiality of personal information.

-Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, visitors, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

-Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and Notre Ecole information.

-Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with children, specifically with disabilities, preferred.
• Conversational French or higher (preferable)

Job Type: full or part time; $16/hr.

Start: 2026-2027 school year.

To Apply Please send an email that includes your resume and cover letter. In the email subject line, please include your name and the position you are applying for (For example: Sarah Brown – Paraprofessional).

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person