JOB ID 1563: PARA - SPECIALIZED - MONTE CRISTO JobID: 1563

- Position Type:
Classified/ 05-02 PARA - SPECIALIZED
- Date Posted:
11/3/2026
- Date Available:
WHEN FILLED
- Closing Date:
WHEN FILLED

Contract Details: This posting is for one (1) continuing, 180-day specialized paraprofessional supporting students. Program needs dictate student services program assignments. Changes in student need and program need could result in assignment program and/or location change.
Position: 05-02 PARA - SPECIALIZED
Work Location: MONTE CRISTO ELEMENTARY
Work Schedule:MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Work Hours: TBD, 6.5 hours per day, 30-min unpaid lunch
Wage/Step Zero: $24.49 without degree and $24.99 with degree.

TRAITS THAT YOU MUST POSSESS:

- Proactive self-starter. A strong sense of taking initiative moving forward without waiting to be told what to do and how to do it.
- Adaptable and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where you may have to wear several hats.
- Possess confidence while being humble: lack excessive ego or concern about status. Willing to share credit, emphasize team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.
- Hungry: always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. Constantly thinking about the next step an opportunity.
- Smart: have common sense about people. Good judgement and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of your words and actions.

THESE STATEMENTS MUST RESONATE WITH YOU:
"Yes, that is possible. Let me handle it, I'll figure it out."

GRANITE FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT PARAPROFESSIONAL - Specialized

GENERAL SUMMARY

Depending upon individual assignment to general or special education classrooms,



learning support centers, preschool and/or alternative classroom placement or communication remediation, the paraprofessional performs all or a combination of the following duties:

TYPICAL DUTIES

1. Tutors students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented. Provides encouragement, reinforcement and achievement of educational objectives and goals defined by certificated teacher(s). May administer and supervise tests or other measurements. Depending upon assignment, may provide physical assistance to disabled students, such as lifting and positioning or assistance with personal hygiene/toileting. May be required to restrain out-of-control students for safety.
2. Communicates with teacher(s) concerning individual student progress; adjusts methods to meet the needs of a wide variety of students; consults with certificated staff concerning remediation or enrichment activities.
3. Assists teacher in maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments and other records for assessment of student progress. May correct, score or grade tests, papers and assignments according to guidelines or instructions; may schedule appointments; may set up and run machines.
4. Monitors student behavior in classrooms, playground, halls, at lunch or breaks,



at bus boarding areas, on field trips, at vocational work sites, and at other sites as assigned to promote safe and appropriate student behavior. Models appropriate behavior. Corrects behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies and procedures. Instructs students in behavioral rules and codes for student safety, socialization and individual growth.
5. Assists students with the mastery of interpersonal and personal skills; listens to student confidences and refers problems to teachers, counselors, specialists or administrators as appropriate.
6. Establishes and maintains effective communication with students, staff, parents and the public, for student progress and safety and community relations.
7. Provides first aid to injured or ill students as appropriate.
8. Locates, develops, and/or modifies materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects.
9. Prepares, duplicates, collates and distributes materials; operates a variety of office equipment.
10. Maintains physical appearance of classroom, hallways and other assigned areas; maintains, assembles and stores playground equipment as assigned; maintains supplies as assigned.
11. Serves as member of instructional team of the District such as attendance of building meetings as requested; performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to building principal.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Requires ability to read and write sufficiently to follow written instructions, understand classroom instructional materials, complete written records, etc.; requires basic K-6 math sk

📌 JOB ID 1563: PARA (Montecristo)
🏢 Granite Falls School District
📍 Montecristo