Paraprofessional, Special Education Alternative Curriculum Program (ACP) (August 2025 Rate Starts at $21.76 per hour)

Responsibilities

• To assist or directly carry out educational activities designed by teacher and support personnel; i.e., O.T., P.T., Speech Pathologist, etc.
• To assist students with toileting needs and diaper changing.
• To carry out self-care programs with students including feeding, tooth brushing and grooming.
• To assist with unloading and loading students on the van/bus.
• To assist in making the classroom environment cheerful and attractive.
• To maintain immaculate cleanliness standards in the classroom and restrooms.
• To collect and record data.
• To make teaching materials related to the curriculum.
• To carry out structured behavior programs as directed by professional staff.
• To maintain confidentiality of student information.
• To interact/communicate with students as directed by professional staff.
• To perform as a positive member of the educational teamwork effectively with other paraprofessionals in the classroom and a variety of professional staff affiliated with the program.
• To carry out programs in both school and non-school settings as directed.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • A high school diploma or GED required.
  • Maintain high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
  • Ability to walk, stand, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps and reach overhead.
  • Training in health care related field preferred.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
  • Follows written and oral directions to carry out educational programs of students.
  • Committed to helping all children learn - assist students and reinforce learning concepts for individual or small groups.
  • Willingness to participate in professional development and in-service trainings.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
  • Ability to work with diverse populations and handle situations with tact and diplomacy.
  • Possess the manual dexterity, physical ability and stamina for a full day of various physical activity.