Position Title: Elementary School Paraprofessional -Close June 17, 2025 at 5:00 pm

Department: Theodore Jamerson Elementary School

Reports Directly to: TJES Principal

Status: Non-exempt; Full-time

Salary: $18.00

Summary of Duties:

  • Work with students in a variety of settings.
  • Assists the classroom teacher with the following responsibilities:
    • Assist in the maintaining of each students’ files, prepares accurate reports, written plans, and document
    • Contributes to required reports, end of the year reports, and data collection.
    • Implements and assists with weekly and daily lesson plans.
    • Use a variety of instructional approaches including active learning, materials, and techniques to ensure that children learn to their fullest potential
  • Provide a learning environment that is full of learning opportunities which reflect the language and culture of the families.
  • Assist with the implementation of various instructional approaches including active learning, appropriate instructional material, and assist the students to reach their fullest learning potential.
  • Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instruction efforts.
  • Attends meetings as needed.
  • Document progress of students.
  • Participates on committees.
  • Frequently makes moderately simple decisions regarding the discipline of children, lesson planning and classroom activities.
  • Supervises children in preparing for lunch and in the cafeteria and during recess/noon hour.
  • Meets other requirements as a staff member of the school.
  • Reliable and punctual in reporting for scheduled work.
  • Support the classroom teacher as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Working Conditions:

  • Normal working hours are from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm.
  • May work additional hours in various activities for children and/or parents.
  • Able to travel to and attend required training that are position related.

Physical Demands: 

  • While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen.
  • Occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Minimum Qualifications:

As part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Title l Paraprofessionals must have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent and meet one of the following three requirements to be employed in a Title l program:

  • Obtained a working knowledge in reading, mathematics, and writing by completing two years of study (48 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education, or
  • Obtained an associates (or higher) degree, or
  • Met a rigorous and objective standard of quality, which includes a North Dakota approved assessment of skills in reading, mathematics, and writing.

Individuals holding a North Dakota educator’s professional license meet the requirements under ESSA and the teaching license number could be used in lieu of the paraprofessional certificate of completion number.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Strong written communication skills.

 

Required Documents:

  • UTTC Application
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Unofficial Copies of College Transcripts
  • Valid Driver’s License (must submit a copy)

Opening Date: June 4, 2015

Closing Date: June 17, 2025 10:00 pm

Additional Information: 

United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization, except as allowed by the Indian preference provision of the civil rights act of 1964, as amended.

A conviction record will not necessarily be a bar from employment. This information will only be used for job-related purposes and only to the extent permitted by applicable law. Federal laws require that employers hire only individuals who are authorized to be lawfully employed in the United States. In compliance with such laws, UTTC will verify the status of every individual offered employment with UTTC. UTTC will not sponsor work-related visas.

Applicants are responsible for providing proof of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe if Indian preference is claimed. Applicants are responsible for providing a copy of his/her United States Government Form DD214 or his/her honorable discharge certificate from any branch of the military service if veteran’s preference is claimed. Failure to provide proof will result in loss of Indian or veteran preference in employment.

Application and required documents can be completed and submitted online at https://uttc.edu/careers/, via email to jckillsplenty@uttc.edu, or mail to Human Resources Department, United Tribes Technical College, 3315 University Drive, Bismarck, ND 58504. Applications and Required Documents received after the closing date and time of a job posting will NOT be considered.

Upon selection, the applicant is responsible for obtaining and completing a Transcript Request Form from the last institution attended. The applicant will submit the completed form to the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will cover any fees required to obtain official transcripts.