Paraprofessional Position
Palouse Prairie Charter School — Moscow, ID
Palouse Prairie Charter School is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to serve as a full-time Paraprofessional and Teaching Assistant for the 2025-26 school year. The Paraprofessional will provide literacy/math interventions to students in grades K-8 classrooms and support teachers as needed part of the day. In addition, other responsibilities may include supervision during morning, afternoon and recess duties.
Qualifications:
- Experience: working with children and youth at the age levels desired in the advertised position; following written and oral instructions; reading, writing and speaking English; performing routine tasks as directed.
- Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, computer skills necessary for producing reports, records, lists and forms as required; collaborating with others regarding outcomes to be attained; learning, reasoning and making judgments.
- Physical abilities: observing student behavior, proper transferring of students which may require some lifting, positioning, and/or escorting students according to daily routines; physically supporting students as required in emergency situations (such as fire evacuation, or in an accident where aid must be provided.)
- Education: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must have completed two years of study (minimum of 32 credits) at an institution of higher education or have obtained an associate’s degree or higher, or have evidence of passing the ParaPro Praxis test.
- Knowledge of disciplines taught, how students learn and develop, differing styles of student learning, and various instructional strategies.
Compensation:
- $16.77-$18.49, DOE
- Employee benefits include medical, dental, and optional vision insurance coverage as well as payment into the state employees’ retirement plan (PERSI).
Email resume and cover letter to Sara Beggs at sbeggs@palouseprairieschool.org
PALOUSE PRAIRIE IS SEEKING SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Eligibility Criteria.
1. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
2. Have successfully completed an Idaho State Department of Education background check & fingerprinting, at employee’s expense (PPCS will provide State Department of Education fingerprinting forms)
3. Prior experience in schools is preferred
4. Preference is given to substitute teachers who have obtained at least a bachelor’s degree
Selection Criteria.
Experience in an educational setting and/or training in an educational program
General Duties & Responsibilities.
1. Assume the responsibilities for instructing classes when a teacher is absent
2. Assumes responsibility for overseeing pupil behavior in class and during lunch and other regular activities.
3. Consult with the director before initiating any teaching or other procedures not specified in the lesson plan
Compensation. $125 per day
Availability. As Needed
Substitute Application Packet