Special Education Paraprofessional

Edmentum is a dynamic educator and student-focused company dedicated to tech-enabled learning solutions. Our goal is to ensure that all students have access to flexible learning environments and educators have the tools they need to support their students. We are a Remote First organization with a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

About the role

As a Special Education Paraprofessional at Edmentum, you'll be a meaningful presence in the lives of students with disabilities as they navigate virtual learning. This is a role for someone who shows up consistently, cares about student success, and finds genuine satisfaction in watching a student click with a concept they struggled with before. Working alongside a dedicated team of certified special education teachers, you'll help students access instruction, stay engaged, and build confidence as they work toward goals that matter for their future.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct academic support to students with disabilities in a virtual setting, reinforcing instructional content, guiding students through assignments, and helping them build skills aligned to their IEP goals.
• Assist in implementing IEP accommodations and modifications, including extended time, read-aloud support, and organizational strategies, ensuring every student receives the services they are entitled to with care and consistency.
• Monitor student participation and progress, capturing observations and data as directed, and keeping the instructional team informed with timely, relevant updates.
• Collaborate with special education teachers, content instructors, and affiliate staff, contributing to a student-centered team that communicates openly and works in sync.
• Foster student independence and positive engagement in an online learning environment, implementing behavior support strategies and providing the encouragement students need to stay motivated and on track.
• Willing to take on evolving responsibilities based on business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; postsecondary coursework, an associate's degree, or higher preferred.
• Meet at least one of the following qualifications: a passing score on the ParaPro Praxis, ACT WorkKeys Basic Skills Assessment or equivalent assessment, an associate's degree or higher, or two or more years of completed college coursework.
• Experience supporting students with disabilities in an academic setting and understand the commitment that work requires.
• Comfortable working within virtual learning platforms and navigating digital tools with confidence.
• Strong communication skills and ability to document student observations clearly and share updates with a team in a professional, timely way.
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage your time effectively while supporting multiple students in a remote environment.
• Work well within a collaborative, virtual team and know when to ask for guidance and when to handle things independently.
• Genuinely committed to inclusive, student-centered practices and motivated by the opportunity to make a real difference in a student's educational experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with various plan options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Time away program, volunteer time away, and a winter office closure at the end of December.
• Resources to promote wellness, ensuring support both professionally and personally.

Pay

Pay range for this role: $15—$20 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill sets.