2026-27 Paraprofessional II Special Education-Boltz Middle School

Information specific to this position: Special Education/Integrated Services paraprofessional at Boltz Middle School.

Schedule

10:00 AM–1:30 PM (3.5 hours/day), 186 work calendar days, ongoing position.

Pay

$20.42–$22.87 per hour (minimum to 12% above minimum), based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• PERA retirement
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term disability
• Access to employee walk-in clinic
• Optional additional benefit elections

Responsibilities

• Assist the general classroom or special education teacher by implementing instruction, reteaching concepts, and reinforcing learning skills for students with significant support needs.
• Adapt instructional materials to meet individual learning goals.
• Implement behavior intervention strategies, de-escalate crises, and support students in managing emotional dysregulation.
• Respond to aggressive behaviors, self-harm risks, and other escalations with appropriate interventions to ensure student and staff safety.
• Monitor students in classrooms, hallways, common areas, and during transitions (e.g., lunch, recess, field trips, arrival/dismissal).
• Enforce safety procedures, provide one-on-one supervision when needed, and assist in crisis situations, including physical interventions when required.
• Provide hands-on support with hygiene, toileting, feeding (including spoon and tube feeding), catheterization, lifting, transferring, and mobility assistance.
• Follow individualized health care plans and collaborate with nursing staff for medical needs.
• Independently accommodate students with significant disabilities, including those with communication, sensory, and cognitive impairments; use assistive technology, augmentative communication devices, and alternative language techniques as needed.
• Maintain detailed records on student behavior, interventions, and academic progress; collect and input Medicaid and other required data, track individualized student goals, and assist with documentation for IEP meetings.
• Work closely with teachers, mental health providers, case managers, and other staff to implement behavior intervention plans, IEP goals, and crisis response strategies; participate in problem-solving meetings and adjust support based on student needs.
• Assist students in developing self-regulation, social interaction, and daily living skills; encourage self-advocacy and facilitate structured learning opportunities to promote independence.
• Attend specialized training, including de-escalation techniques (e.g., CPI), behavior management, and medical delegation training; participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities to enhance job skills.
• Adjust quickly to student needs and situations, managing unpredictable behavior escalations, and responding to safety concerns.
• Work with students across multiple settings, including general education, special education, and community-based instruction; may cover schedules for paras pulled away for an urgent student situation.
• Support school-wide safety protocols, participate in emergency response situations, and take on other responsibilities as required to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related experience; experience working with special needs students preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• If assigned to a Title I school, at least one of the following:
  • Completion of at least two years of higher education,
  • An associate’s (or higher) degree, or
  • Successful completion of the WorkKeys assessment demonstrating instructional competency within one year of hire.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Completion of Special Education Paraprofessional Academy classes (5 classes within the first 2 years of hire).