Saint Joseph Central | 5.75hr Emotional Disability Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year

About the Role

Assist teachers with instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities for special education students in special education or general classrooms.

Schedule

School year, typically within the hours of 7:15am and 3:30pm. Exact start and end times may vary based on school needs and allocated hours.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Basic term life insurance
• Optional direct primary care plan
• Various optional supplemental benefits
• Public pension (for positions working more than 6 hours per day)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience working with students with special needs (preferred)
• Flexibility to meet changing student needs
• Strong tutorial skills
• Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents
• Strong desire to see young people succeed
• Positive attitude and ability to complete tasks independently
• Strong office, computer, oral, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices
• Basic instructional methods and techniques
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings
• Participation in training provided by the Special Education Department

Qualifications

To be considered highly-qualified, the paraprofessional must meet one of the following:

• Two years of college experience from an accredited college
• A two-year college degree from an accredited college
• Passed the Para-Pro Assessment
• One year or 1,000 hours of previous employment in a school or working with children
• Passed annual school-level evaluations
• Completed 48 credit hours of college-level classes from an accredited college
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials