Special Program Para 1, GATE 1:1 18915-2026

About the role

One‑on‑one Special Program Paraeducator 1 position supporting the GATE program. Schedule: 6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year. Position is non‑exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Responsibilities

• Treat co‑workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors expected of our students
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Work as a team member to assist the teacher in implementing and evaluating goals and objectives on individual student IEPs
• Participate in team meetings as appropriate for the purpose of providing observational input or acquiring information pertinent to the position
• Manage behavior and assist students during class activities in small groups or individually. Provide instructional assistance as directed by appropriate certificated staff. Subject areas may include academic subjects, basic life skills, social skills, community access, personal hygiene, including toileting, swimming, communication, physical and/or occupational therapy exercises and job skills training. This will include assisting the teacher with preparing materials for lessons and maintaining data collection records as assigned.
• De‑escalate students having an emotional/behavioral crisis. Carry out behavior management plans for individual students as appropriate.
• Dispense medication to students following district policy
• Care for the personal hygiene needs of students with disabilities, including but not limited to, feeding, diapering, toileting, bathing, lifting, tube feeding, suctioning and other health related issues with appropriate training
• Produce and assemble teaching materials as directed by appropriate certificated staff
• Assist with data entry, record keeping, and filing.
• Grade/correct papers and homework utilizing a rubric or key
• Observe assigned students as they enter/leave school grounds, on the playground, in the cafeteria and in the community and intervene as appropriate to ensure the safety of students
• Attend training meetings to broaden expertise in working with students with special needs
• Assignment may include assisting student(s) on and off buses
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by administrator in alignment with their job classification

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• One of the following: