Harris | 5.75hr Moderate Mental Disability Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year

About the Role

Assist teachers with a variety of instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities for special education students in special education or general classrooms.

Schedule

School year, typically within the hours of 7:15am and 3:30pm. Exact start and end times may vary based on the needs of the school and the number of hours allocated for the position.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Optional Direct Primary Care Plan
• Various Optional Supplemental Benefits
• Public pension (for positions working more than 6 hours per day)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience working with students with special needs (preferred)
• Flexibility to meet the changing needs of students
• Strong tutorial skills
• Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents
• Strong desire to see young people succeed
• Positive attitude and ability to complete tasks independently
• Strong office, computer, oral, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices
• Basic instructional methods and techniques
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings
• Participation in training provided by the Special Education Department

Qualifications

To be considered highly-qualified, the paraprofessional must meet one of the following:

• Two years of college experience from an accredited college
• A two-year college degree from an accredited college
• Passed the Para-Pro Assessment
• One year or 1,000 hours of previous employment in a school or working with children
• Passed annual school-level evaluations
• Completed 48 credit hours of college-level classes from an accredited college
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials