2026-2027 Paraprofessional Instructional Assistant-Special Education

DEFINITION: Performs a variety of Paraprofessional duties related to classroom instruction for the purpose of assisting with tutoring and monitoring of students. Perform duties by assisting a teacher or teachers in providing intensified experiences for students.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:

1. Meet highly qualified standards cited under State and Federal regulation, which are:

• Completed at least two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education (in Nevada this equates to 48 semester credits);
• Obtained an Associate's (or higher) degree; OR
• Passed a formal State or local academic assessment demonstrating knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics (in Nevada the only currently approved test is the ETS ParaPro Assessment).

2. High school diploma or GED equivalent.

3. A current Nevada driver's license is required at the time of hire.

4. CPR/First Aid certification is required at the time of hire.

5. Must have the ability to complete the district's Crisis Prevention/Intervention (CPI) training within six (6) months of hire.

• Attachment(s):
• Para IA-SPED 11-2014 FINAL.pdf
• Parapro IA-SpEd NU 7_30_26.docx