(Classified) Paraprofessional (Pre-K Aide)
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to foundational responsibilities, although entry-level position with limited career growth potential.
- Foundational support role targeting early childhood education
- Stable job with routine tasks and contributions
- Good fit for entry-level candidates
Pros
- Entry-level role, ideal for newcomers to education
- Stable position with routine responsibilities
- Contributions to the classroom environment and student welfare
Cons
- Limited professional development opportunities
- Emotional demands related to student care
- Possibility of routine burnout from repetitive tasks
Who it's for
Entry • On-site
Good fit
- New entrants to the education field
- Individuals eager to work closely with young children
- Candidates seeking routine tasks and responsibilities
Not recommended for
- Experienced educators looking for challenging roles
- Those who shy away from routine inside classroom settings
- Individuals uninterested in supporting young learners
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
TITLE: Paraprofessional
QUALIFICATIONS: Certified Para Professional, 48 hours college credit, or must pass Paraprofessional test. Demonstrates aptitude for successful completion of assigned task
REPORTS TO: Principal, Asst. Principal and Assigned Teacher
JOB GOALS: To help provide a smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
PAY GRADE: Refer to the Support Salary Schedule
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists teacher in educational process of the students.
2. Perform regular, cafeteria, bus, and recess duties as needed.
3. Take students to and from bathrooms.
4. Walk students to classes.
5. Assist the teacher in grading papers.
6. Assists with maintaining classroom materials.
7. Assists student loading and unloading the bus.
8. Supervise students when asked or assigned.
9. Assists with duplicating needed materials and helping with forms when asked to do so.
10. Helps with bulletin boards.
11. Substitutes in a class when the teacher is absent.
12. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal or teacher may assign from time to time.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Same as the school calendar including professional days.
