Job Details

Overview

Paraprofessional II (5.75 hrs/day) - Shasta Lake School #631 with Gateway Unified School District. This description reflects the position and typical duties associated with the role.

Base pay and schedule

Base pay range: $18.59/hr - $25.01/hr

Shift schedule: 7:45 am - 1:30 pm. 182 workdays (14 district paid holidays).

Responsibilities

• Assist instructional personnel in assigned instructional areas.
• Tutor individual students and small groups with special learning needs; reinforce learning activities.
• Assist in shaping appropriate social behaviors and in managing student behavior with positive reinforcement.
• Operate and assist with instructional aids, computer-assisted instruction equipment, and software programs.
• Monitor and assist remediation of specific learning problems and conditions.
• May administer medication per medical instruction and perform routine first aid; request assistance for non-routine injuries or illness.
• Observe and monitor students with handicapping conditions and request appropriate assistance as needed.
• Maintain an orderly, positive learning environment; assist with classroom materials, record keeping, and use of media equipment.
• Participate in parent conferences and student progress reporting activities as assigned.
• Support students with language and hearing disorders and interact with students to encourage progress and meet instructional and behavioral needs; share observations with the teacher; maintain confidentiality.
• Assist with general campus supervision and discipline as assigned.
• Contribute to preparation of materials and use of educational and office equipment; perform screen-testing when requested.
• Attend in-services, conferences, and staff meetings as assigned; perform other related duties as assigned.

Required qualifications

• Must meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind.
• Knowledge: correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; understanding special needs and behavior of assigned students; basic concepts of child growth and development.
• Ability: work well with adults and children; follow written and oral instructions; work with minimal supervision; perform routine clerical tasks; establish cooperative relationships.

Education and experience

• Any combination of experience and training likely to provide required knowledge and skill; previous experience with children in an organized setting preferred.
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade; training or coursework in child growth and development, special education, instructional technology, or related field preferred.

Physical demands

• Stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk or hear; frequently sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities; moderate noise level.

Procedure and pre-hire requirements

• Applications submitted through the EdJoin website. Background check and fingerprint clearance; physical assessment; Keenan Safe Schools Training; TB test.
• Applicant must meet No Child Left Behind Act requirements; proof attached to application.
• Selection will include appraisal of applications and resumes; highest-rated candidates interviewed.

Additional information

• Multiple references to the No Child Left Behind Act requirements and district policy.
• Equal opportunity employer statement and contact information for Section 504 and Title IX coordinators included as part of the notice.

Note: This description is provided for informational purposes and reflects typical duties and qualifications for the Paraprofessional II role. For the 2025-2026 school year, the position is listed as Paraprofessional II - Shasta Lake School (5.75 hrs/day) with a 7:45 am to 1:30 pm shift and salary range cited above.