FY27: Paraeducator Level III, Special Education, Stedwick ES, 7hrs/10mo, As closes 10/1/26

Summary Description Of Classification

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

Physical demands include frequent bending, walking, kneeling, running, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Special requirements may involve frequent overtime or night work, outside duty, and flexible scheduling.

Physical Demands

• Frequent bending
• Walking
• Kneeling
• Running
• Lifting up to 50 pounds

Special Requirements

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

Job Specific Information

• Grade 17-18 wage range: $28.57 - $44.10 per hour
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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 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
• OR
• At least 48 college credits and two years of experience in an 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.
• OR
• 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.
• Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required

Certificates And Licenses Required

• No certificates or licenses required