Long Beach USD In-Person Paraprofessionals: '26/'27 Special Ed Childcare CSU Long Beach

HeyTutor has partnered with a school district in Long Beach to hire paraprofessionals/paraeducators who can assist students before and during school hours. You will work with K-12th grade students, helping them address learning gaps developed over the past school year. A passion for education, consistent tutoring hours, or a desire to support your community are all great reasons to apply.

About the role

Paraeducators support students across general and special education classrooms, working with special education teachers to meet the needs of students who have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). As inclusion practices grow, paraeducators play a key role in implementing accommodations, modifications, and adaptations under federal legislation like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with individualized programmed materials
• Work with teachers to develop classroom schedules
• Carry out instructional programs designated by the teacher
• Collect functional behavior assessment data on individual students (observing, recording, charting)
• Take anecdotal notes on student targeted behaviors
• Assist in preparation or production of instructional materials for special education teachers
• Make informed decisions with the teacher about content-specific accommodations, modifications, and adaptations
• Presume competence and maintain high expectations with minimal prompting
• Assist with behavior management and teach appropriate behavior
• Facilitate peer supports, friendships, and positive relationships
• Supervise students during non-instructional periods as specified in IEP documents
• Partner with teachers and other service providers (e.g., Speech & Language Pathologist, School Psychologist, Occupational Therapist)
• Provide bathroom assistance to students
• Other duties as assigned by the special education teacher

Requirements

• Prior experience working with students (comfortable and effective with kids)
• Comfortable working in a classroom setting and with special needs students
• Clear FBI-DOJ background check (provided through HeyTutor)
• Comfortable providing bathroom assistance, including changing diapers
• Negative TB test result
• Must pass an assessment test or have 60 college units

Pay

$19–$24 per hour, depending on education and experience (determined at interview).

Benefits

• Attendance-based pay incentives
• Voluntary health care options, including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance (employee-paid at competitive group rates)
• 401K

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 30 hours per week.