FY27: Paraeducator Level II, Special Education Itinerant (LFI), 5hrs/10mos, Farquhar MS, Ad Closes 9/29/26

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 role may involve participating with students in learning activities off school grounds, assisting with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support, facilitating mastery of grade‑level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards, managing behaviors that impact access to the curriculum, and providing instructional and classroom‑management support as well as clerical tasks for teachers and professional staff. The paraeducator may also continue planned instructional activities during a teacher’s temporary absence.

Responsibilities

• Support students with IEPs in academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical domains.
• Facilitate student mastery of grade‑level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards.
• Manage behaviors that affect the student’s ability to access the curriculum.
• Participate in learning activities off school grounds when required.
• Assist teachers with instructional and classroom‑management tasks.
• Perform clerical duties to support teachers and professional staff.
• Continue planned instructional activities during a teacher’s temporary absence.
• Accommodate flexible scheduling, changes in location or program, and outside duty as needed.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• College coursework 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 in structured educational or academic settings preferred; if no related coursework, two to four years of experience working with children and adolescents in a structured setting (daycare, preschool, etc.) required.
• Alternative qualification pathways: at least 48 college credits plus two years of experience in a structured setting; or two years of experience in a structured setting; or any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills.
• Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required.

Skills

• Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies, and policies applicable to the assignment.
• Ability to assist with implementation of the instructional program and to monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior.
• Ability to exhibit patient behavior and work effectively with children, young adults, and staff.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform all required tasks.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to interact with and support students with special needs.
• Knowledge of standard computer hardware and software such as Google Workspace, MS Office, and web‑based instructional tools.
• Ability to quickly learn and meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Benefits

For information about benefits, please see the provided benefits document: Benefits PDF.

Pay

The wage range for this position is