2026-27 Paraprofessional II Special Education-Secondary-Autism, Behavior Support, or Significant Needs-All School Locati

About the role

Responsible for assisting the general classroom or special education teacher by providing instructional and physical support for students with significant support needs so that they may fully participate in class activities with access to the general education curriculum. Assist students with personal care, social skills and/or self-awareness. Assist both the special education and general education teachers with classroom accommodations, materials, clerical skills, and the monitoring of students.

Responsibilities

• Implement instruction, reteach concepts, and reinforce 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.
• 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.
• 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
• Criminal background check required for hire
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 3 months of hire
• Special Education Paraprofessional Academy classes (5 in first 2 years of hire)

Qualifications

None specified

Skills

None specified

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• PERA retirement
• Paid time off
• Short and long term disability
• Access to employee walk-in clinic
• Other optional benefit elections

Pay

$20.42-$22.87/hour (min -- 12% above min), based on qualifications and experience

Schedule

Work calendar days: 186

Duration of position: Ongoing