FY27: Paraeducator Level III (SCB), Special Education, 6.5hrs/10mos, White Oak MS, Ad Closes 8/7/26

Summary Description

This paraeducator performs a variety of tasks to promote student learning and well-being, supporting students with Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Duties may include assisting with academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support, attending to student personal care and medical needs, and participating in learning activities off-site. The paraeducator facilitates mastery of grade-level curriculum or Alternate Academic Achievement Standards, often in specialized instructional settings.

Physical Demands

• Frequent bending, walking, kneeling, running, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds
• Outside duty may be required

Special Requirements

• Frequent overtime or night work required
• Must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location and/or program, as needed

Job Specific Information

• This school is a Title I school
• Candidate must upload unofficial university transcript with 48+ credits or ParaPro Assessment result with a passing score
• Wage range: $28.57 - $44.10 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 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
• Knowledge of and ability to quickly learn 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
• Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required