Paraprofessional - Special Education - SS

Summary

This position works closely with students in a general education classroom who have learning disabilities, autism, or mild behavioral challenges, providing support to help them benefit fully from the district’s special education program.

Duties

• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations as needed.
• Present subject matter to students under teacher direction using lectures, discussions, or supervised role‑playing methods.
• Establish a supportive, sympathetic relationship with students while maintaining appropriate emotional boundaries.
• Serve as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team when requested.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, gymnasiums, and on field trips.
• Conduct demonstrations to teach skills such as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
• Distribute teaching materials (textbooks, workbooks, papers, pencils) to students.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when completed.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Grade homework and tests, compute and record results using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• Complete required reports in a timely manner.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior using behavior modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Work with students who have multiple physical, mental, and developmental disabilities.
• Use adaptive equipment, including communication devices, wheelchairs, and adaptive feeding tools.
• Assist students with self‑care, hygiene, and feeding as necessary.
• Perform tasks students cannot do, such as taking notes, handling materials, or holding books.
• Work with or handle resistant students when needed.
• Serve as the chief source of information and assistance to substitute teachers in the regular teacher’s absence.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding student information.
• Assist the classroom teacher with other tasks necessary to maintain a professional and positive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a registered license with the Regional Office of Education #17 at the time of hire.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for interaction with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and the public.
• Ability to enforce school regulations and policies professionally.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues and students.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 lb and push/pull up to 10 lb.
• Detail‑oriented.

Certification

• Possess an educator license with stipulations endorsed for paraprofessional educator or professional educator license at the time of hire.

Compensation

• Fully board‑paid medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Starting pay range (2026‑2027 Teaching Assistant Salary Schedule): $19.48 – $22.40 per hour, based on experience.