Paraeducator - Special Ed

Part-time position: 29 hours per week. Start date: August 25, 2026.

Pay

Paraeducators' Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications

One of the following:

• Associate's degree or higher
• Earned 60 or more college credits
• Passing score on the ParaPathways Assessment

Requirements

• Must be able to work with children of all ages and possibly with special needs, including but not limited to, Autistic, physically, and mentally handicapped students.
• May be required to assist children of all ages in toileting, hygiene, feeding (snacks), and assisting with homework, recess, lunch duty, and bus duty.
• Must be able to hear clearly (correctable to within normal limits) and to be able to communicate with staff and students.
• May be required to lift objects (up to 20 pounds in weight). Must be able to bend, lift, stand, and talk.
• Must be able to follow a rotating schedule.
• Must have basic computer knowledge. Experience with Google Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of certified/licensed staff, feeding (snacks); toileting (including toilet training); clothing routines and other hygiene duties.
• Preparing and assisting with classroom activities including one-on-one or small group social, behavioral, and academic support.
• Reading to students.
• Proper handling of bodily fluids in compliance with OSHA and Board of Education regulations.
• Supporting the implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs.
• Preparing and utilizing specialized materials and/or equipment (e.g., communication devices, wheelchairs, visual schedules, etc.).
• Assisting with non-instructional tasks as needed.
• Performing other duties relating to bus loading/unloading, securing students into car seats, playground/recess control, lunchroom monitoring, answering phones, and other assignments as designated by the building administration or supervisor.