Real support
Someone to call when questions or placement issues arise.
LAUNCHING FIRST IN MONTANA
You’re there for the students. We’re here for you.
A better way to support the people who support our students.
The Para Workforce is developing a new approach to paraprofessional employment and school staffing, shaped by the people closest to the work.
PEOPLE • PURPOSE • POSSIBILITIESBuilding a stronger para workforce, together.
A WORKFORCE WORTH SUPPORTING
Paras deserve an employer built for them.
Paraprofessionals help classrooms thrive. We’re listening to what would make their work more sustainable and building a model around their answers.
Better opportunities
Exploring compensation, consistency, and paths for growth.
Training & growth
Practical development shaped around the work paras do.
These are ideas under research, not current employment benefits or offers.
TO MONTANA PARAS
What would make you stay?
Better pay? Benefits? More consistent hours? Someone to advocate for you? We don’t want to guess. We want to hear from you.
Take the para survey About 5 minutes · Voluntary · Contact information optionalTO MONTANA SCHOOLS
Finding great paras shouldn’t be this difficult.
We’re exploring a specialized approach to recruiting, preparing, supporting, and retaining paraprofessionals. Help us understand your needs and explore a possible pilot.
Explore a school pilot