Position Type:
Elementary/Long Term Elementary Paraprofessional K/1
Date Posted:
12/4/2025
Location:
University Schools Elementary
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
JOB DESCRIPTION
Exhibit A
JOB TITLE: Long Term Instructional Paraprofessional– Kindergarten/1st Grade
REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher, School Principal and Assistant Principal JOB FAMILY: Classified
FLSA – Exempt [ ] Non-Exempt [ X ] | DAYS PER YEAR: per policy
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Summary/Objective
We are looking for an Instructional Assistant (Long Term Sub) to join our team and support teachers in instruction, management, and organization of a classroom. They will provide positive guidance for students, attending to their physical needs as well as academic and emotional well-being. They will also provide much-needed support during instruction time.
The elementary kindergarten/first-grade instructional assistant works as an instructional and curriculum support for kindergarten and first-grade teachers. Instructional assistant will work with children individually or in small groups to deliver standards-based instruction to students in reading, writing, math, and other education-related activities as co-planned with cooperating teachers. They effectively communicate with students, their guardians, and staff; and respond to students’ needs in a way that elevates student achievement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Supervise students in and out of the classroom setting during the school day.
- Assist students with classroom activities. Implement the teacher’s instruction plan.
- Assists and guides all students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
- Works with students individually, in small groups, or whole group to reinforce and re-teach basic learning and implement assigned programs.
- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
- Assists with fostering independence, socialization, and self-esteem for all students.
- Support academic interventions through the MTSS Process.
- Utilize progress monitoring tools.
- Assist with paperwork and documentation as needed.
- Monitor students during breaks, recess, field trips, etc.
- Provide staff communication as needed and requested.
- Work collaboratively with grade-level team members for planning and grade-level consistency.
- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
- Other duties as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities - Ability to communicate orally and in writing effectively with a wide range of staff, students, and parents
- Must possess strong technology skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and sustain positive, effective work relationships with staff, students, and parents.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
- Flexibility to work effectively both independently and in teams.
- Ability to be flexible in scheduling time and meet student, parent, and teacher needs.
- Demonstrate organizational skills.
- Ability to understand and apply educational and instructional theories and practices for the instruction of the students.
- Ability to identify conflict and take the steps necessary to resolve the issues. Ability to diffuse and manage stressful situations.
- Ability to promote and follow University Schools policies.
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Education, Qualification and Related Work Experience - High School Diploma required
- Associates degree preferred
- Experience working with school age children preferred
Licenses, Registrations or Certifications - Background check required for hire
- CDE Substitute Authorization
Professional Learning Required
Online Training (to be completed during the first year of employment)- READ Act Certification provided by CDE
- Building a Caring Community provided by CBOCES
- Co-Teaching provided by University Schools
- Other training to be determined
- In-Person Training
- Classroom Management Course provided by CBOCES (date TBD by Administration)
- The Whole Child (Supporting Behavioral Health) provided by CBOCES (date TBD by Administration)
- Co-Teaching provided by University Schools (date TBD by Administration)
- Other training to be determined
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
The physical demands & working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements - Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
- Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
- Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.
- Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
- Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch.
- Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records.
Working Conditions - Works in standard office and school building environments.
- May be exposed to poor weather conditions including heat, cold, wet and snow and other outdoor weather conditions.
- The work environment combines standard office setting including some standard office equipment (fax, copier, phone, computer, 10-key, etc.)
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities.