Para Sped High Incidence (2026-2027 School Year)

About the role

This position assists the teacher in the education of students with cognitive, communication, social, behavioral, and/or emotional disabilities. The role involves providing instructional assistance, managing classroom routines, and supporting students' academic and adaptive behavior skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in class settings as directed by the teacher
• Absorb classroom routines and procedures
• Redirect behavior, assess crisis situations, and intervene to defuse situations
• Document occurrences and provide feedback to develop positive self-esteem
• Supervise school activities on or off campus during the instructional day
• Implement student behavior plans
• Facilitate integration efforts by assisting students to and from assigned areas within the building
• Support the physical setup of the classroom for group instruction, projects, and activities
• Integrate technology into the classroom
• Collaborate with team members to improve teaching and learning
• Provide individual and/or group instruction to students, including regular education students in academic areas after initial instruction by the teacher
• Offer feedback to students and teachers
• Assist students with self-advocacy and technology use
• Model appropriate behavior for students
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, PLCs, and parent conferences as required
• Assist with student transportation and care for student's medical needs
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 48 accredited college credits (verifiable with a transcript) or pass a state-approved assessment
• Knowledge of various sign language modalities, Braille, NCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention), or other special skills (depending on the position)
• Pass in-service, training, or course work in first aid, symptoms of child abuse, and/or symptoms and signs of illness (depending on the position)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Minimum of 48 accredited college credits verifiable with a transcript or pass a state-approved assessment
• Some positions may require knowledge of various sign language modalities, Braille, NCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention), or other special skills
• Some positions require in-service, training, or course work in first aid, symptoms of child abuse, and/or symptoms and signs of illness
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization
• Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
• Ability to perform as an effective team player
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
• Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
• Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals, and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Skills

• Proficiency in developing and delivering training to meet the targeted needs of the identified audience
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization
• Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
• Ability to perform as an effective team player
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions, and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
• Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
• Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation package
• Flexible scheduling options
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee assistance programs

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and will be determined based on the needs of the district and the individual's qualifications.