Job Description

POSITION: Paraprofessional
START DATE: 2026-2027 School Year
SALARY: Paraprofessional salary based on experience and degree under the Class I Para contract Group. Salary schedule can be found on the district website:
https://www.irsd.net/salary-scales
Qualifications:

• In order to meet the paraprofessional job qualifications, you must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Associate Degree or higher
  • Completion of 60 credit hours with a ‘C' or better
  • Passing test score on the ParaPro or Para Pathways Assessment & official high school transcript or GED equivalency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience working with children in varied settings; preferred
• Working knowledge of behavior management procedures; preferred
• Knowledge of accommodations for special education students; preferred
• Clean Criminal Background, Child Protective Registry Check, and TB test results required prior to employment

Responsibilities:

• May be responsible for diapering, toileting, feeding and/or positioning students in this Para Class I position
• Utilize knowledge of the social, emotional, medical, and academic needs of individual students obtained through collaboration with teacher and/or specialist
• Collaborate with the teacher, paraprofessionals and/or related services providers about the plans and implementation of activities and resources for the students
• Understand and implement the student's IEP (Individual Education Program) goals and objectives, as well as any accommodations to ensure the student's success
• Provide 1:1 or group support to students as needed
• Work with students in variety of ways, which may include an individual, small group, or whole group settings
• Assist in ongoing monitoring of student progress which may include assessments, data collection and computer work
• Support in maintaining student discipline using behavior management plan as directed by classroom teacher
• Perform other duties as requested by administration to meet the needs of the students

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature of the position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of job functions.

Application Procedure:
The following items must be completed by the closing date for interview consideration:
Current District Employees (Not including substitutes):
Complete online application and apply for the positions you are interested in at www.irsd.net
Outside Applicants & Substitutes:
Complete online application at www.irsd.net, attach resume, and provide three professional reference letters or online reference surveys completed within the last year. (References from friends or family members will not be accepted) Official high school or college transcript will be required within 60 days of hire.

The Indian River School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to modify job requirements, and to reject any or all applications for reasonable cause.
The Indian River School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.