Special Education Teaching Assistant - high needs - 2026-2027

About the Role

Primary responsibility is providing assistance to students receiving special education services in an inclusion classroom. As directed by the principal and classroom teacher, the teaching assistant will also work with individual or small groups of students in an instructional capacity, supervise students during other activities such as lunch, and assist in completing necessary paperwork.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the requirements for a Title I paraprofessional, including:

• Must have a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent
• Must have met one of the following options:
  • Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 credit hours); or
  • Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or
  • Passed the Parapro Assessment through ETS

Proof of highly qualified certification must be attached to your application to be considered for this position.

Pay

Range for 2026-2027 is $19.57 to $30.14 per hour plus full benefits package.

Schedule

Full time/10 month (183 days) position, 7 hours per day.

Location

John Handley High School

Start Date

2026-2027 school year