Substitute paraprofessional

Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
State / FBI Criminal History Clearance
Medical Screen - Varies by District
Responsibilities
An ESS substitute paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher to provide extra support to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal growth
The substitute paraprofessional job responsibilities range from supplementing regular classroom curriculum to helping individual students
Substitute paraprofessionals are also known as school aides, teacher assistants, instructional aides, one-to-one aides, and personal care assistants
Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of students
Assist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class
Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials
Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs
Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs / 504 Plans
Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration
Job description
Substitute Paraprofessional

An ESS substitute paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher to provide extra support to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal growth.

The substitute paraprofessional job responsibilities range from supplementing regular classroom curriculum to helping individual students.

Substitute paraprofessionals are also known as school aides, teacher assistants, instructional aides, one-to-one aides, and personal care assistants.

Responsibilities
• Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of students
• Assist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class
• Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials
• Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs
• Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs / 504 Plans
• Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration

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Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED
• State / FBI Criminal History Clearance
• Medical Screen - Varies by District

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Last updated : 2026-0+-26