Paraprofessional - Special Education - SS2

Summary

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

Responsibilities

• 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 the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role‑playing methods.
• Establish a supportive and sympathetic relationship with students without fostering intense emotional involvement.
• 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 such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and 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 employing 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 that students are unable to do, such as taking notes, handling materials, or holding books.
• Work with or handle resistive students when needed.
• Serve as the chief source of information and assistance to any substitute teacher in the regular teacher’s absence.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information, as expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Assist the classroom teacher in other tasks necessary to maintain a professional and positive classroom environment and perform additional teacher‑aide duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have 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 in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lb and push/pull up to 10 lb.
• Detail‑oriented.

Certification

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

Compensation

Starting pay range: $19.48 – $22.40 per hour, based on experience, per the 2026‑2027 Teaching Assistant Salary Schedule.

Benefits: Fully board‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.