FY27: Paraeducator Level II, Special Education (PEP), 7hrs/10mos, Fairland ES, Ad Closes 7/24/26

Summary Description

This paraeducator performs a variety of tasks to promote student learning and well-being, supporting students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). They may assist students in various areas including academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support. The paraeducator works in general education classes and specialized settings, helping students master grade-level curriculum or alternate achievement standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates student mastery of grade-level curriculum or alternate achievement standards
• Manages behaviors impacting student access to curriculum
• Supports students with various needs related to academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support
• Performs instructional and classroom management supports
• Performs related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff

Requirements

• Frequent bending, walking, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds may be required
• Outside duty may be required
• Must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location and/or program, as needed
• Continues planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence from the classroom

Special Requirements

• Frequent overtime or night work required

Job Specific Information

• This school is a Title I school
• Candidate must upload unofficial university transcript with 48+ credits OR official transcript from outside US OR unofficial ParaPro Assessment result with a passing score
• The wage range for this position is between $26.23 and $40.17 per hour, based on years of service
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Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of child development, instructional strategies, and practices applicable to assignment
• Ability to assist with implementation of the instructional program and monitor student behavior
• Ability to exhibit patient behavior and work effectively with children, young adults, and staff members
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform all required tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to read/write/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
• Knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn and meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS)

Education, Training, And Experience

• Associate’s degree, required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• College course work should include a minimum of nine credit-hours related to education field such as behavior management, instructional strategies
• One year of experience working with students in structured educational (or academic) situations preferred
• If no related education course work, then two to four years of experience working with children and adolescents in a structured setting such as a daycare, pre-school, etc., required
• At least 48 college credits and two years of experience in a structured setting such as a daycare, pre-school, adult day program, after-school program, extended day, or school/non-school based departments, etc., required
• Two years of experience in a structured setting such as a daycare, pre-school, adult day program, after-school program, extended day, or school/non-school based departments, etc., required
• Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required

Certificates and Licenses

• No certificates or licenses required