Special education paraprofessional with 5 years supporting students with autism and intellectual disabilities in self-contained and inclusion settings. Helped a caseload of 6 students meet 80% of their IEP behavior goals last year. Brings CPI crisis prevention training, data collection and steady partnership with teachers and therapists.
Experience
Special Education Paraprofessional, Lake Park Elementary School (Milwaukee, WI)
Aug 2022 – Present
Support 6 students with autism in a K–2 self-contained classroom and during inclusion in general education
Collect daily ABC and trial data for IEP goals, helping students meet 80% of behavior goals in 2025–26
Run small-group reading using the teacher's Orton-Gillingham lesson plans
Assist with feeding, toileting and transitions with dignity and privacy
Instructional Paraprofessional, Menomonee Valley Middle School (Milwaukee, WI)
Jan 2021 – Jun 2022
Supported 3 inclusion classrooms with 8 students on IEPs in math and science
Covered lunch and recess supervision for 200 students
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Instructional Assistant, Milwaukee Lakefront Technical College (Aug 2019 – May 2021)
Safety: CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, CPR and First Aid
Tools: Google Classroom, Boardmaker, Seesaw
Credentials: Wisconsin Special Education Program Aide License, ParaPro Assessment passed
How to write a Paraprofessional resume
A strong Paraprofessional resume shows learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Certifications
Experience
Education
Skills
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Curriculum design
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Assessment and data use
Learning management systems
Student engagement
Parent communication
Special education support
Educational technology
Mentoring
Example bullet points
Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year
Designed a project-based science curriculum adopted by all 6 sections of grade 8
Mentored 4 first-year teachers, all of whom were rated effective at their annual review
Tips from recruiters
List teaching licences and endorsements with their state and expiry year.
State grade levels, subjects and class sizes for each position.
Academic and research roles can use a longer CV; school roles usually prefer one or two pages.
Recommended templates
Academic (ATS-friendly): Scholarly CV with small-caps headings and rules
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Ivy (ATS-friendly): Harvard-style Times layout with centered headings
Paraprofessional resume FAQ
What should a Paraprofessional resume include?
A Paraprofessional resume should show learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Certifications, Experience, Education and Skills. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Paraprofessional?
Academic, Classic and Ivy work well for Paraprofessional roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Paraprofessional resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Paraprofessional put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Paraprofessional roles are Curriculum design, Classroom management, Differentiated instruction, Assessment and data use, Learning management systems and Student engagement.
How do I write strong Paraprofessional resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as test score growth, pass rates and attendance. For example: "Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year."