FY27: Paraeducator Level II, Special Education Itinerant, Forest Oak MS, 5 hr/10 mo (Ad Closes 9/23/26)

About the role

At the direction of the principal, this paraeducator performs a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being to support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). The paraeducator at this level may be required to participate with students in learning activities off school grounds. The paraeducator may be required to assist students with various needs related to academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support. The paraeducator work is focused on facilitating the student mastery of grade-level curriculum or mastery of Alternate Academic Achievement Standards and managing behaviors that impact the student’s ability to access the curriculum. The students supported at this level may participate in general education classes and/or specialized instructional settings throughout the school day and may be pulled out for individualized or small group reinforcement of instruction. This position also performs a variety of instructional and classroom management supports, as well as related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in all classrooms or learning environments. All new paraeducators are hired at a grade 15 and have the opportunity to promote to a grade 16 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period and successfully completing the required number of training hours.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and students in general education, special education, and intervention settings by providing instructional, behavioral, and organizational assistance.
• Work with individual students and small groups.
• Reinforce academic skills.
• Support classroom management.
• Assist with accommodations and modifications.
• Facilitate student engagement.
• Supervise students during transitions.
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and support staff to ensure students receive the academic and social-emotional supports needed to succeed.

Requirements

• Physical demands: frequent bending, walking, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds may be required.
• Special requirements: outside duty may be required; must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location and/or program as needed; continue planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence from the classroom.
• This position may require specific training to successfully fulfill the role.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• College course work should include a minimum of nine credit‑hours related to the education field (e.g., behavior management, instructional strategies).
• One year of experience working with students