Special Education Paraprofessional - SY 2026-2027

About the position

We are looking to hire new grads and experienced people with a background and interest in SPED. Program Assistants will work in a classroom setting with a lead teacher. Our classes have 8 or fewer students and have 1-2 teaching assistants per class. There are many opportunities to work closely with students, including assisting in classroom instruction and attending weekly school specials (Gym, Art, Performing Arts, etc).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Absorb and implement the instructional program as requested.
• Work with assigned students in the classrooms and throughout the program as directed.
• Accompany students in various specials throughout the day including gym, art, performing arts, industrial arts, vocational classes, science, and social studies.
• Flexibly shift from regular assignments to support coverage needs throughout the school as requested.
• Escort students in corridors wherever necessary and during arrival and departure times.
• Safely assist in lifting and transferring students in/out of wheelchairs, standers, and gait trainers.
• (Training on this skill will be provided)
• Safely assist in feeding assigned students as directed.
• (Training on this skill will be provided)
• Aid with personal care if requested, including administration of some medications.
• (Training will be provided)
• Work with classroom and vocational staff on community trips or at off-site jobs depending on program level (van driving is required and training on this will be provided).