Special School Paraeducator for the 2026-2027 School Year

About the role

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and behavioral objectives.

Responsibilities

• Affix strategies and techniques to foster independence, self-reliance and social skills.
• Assist instructional personnel in the delivery of lesson plans, presentation of learning materials, and conduct of instructional exercises.
• Maintain monitoring of student's progress regarding individual educational plans and goals.
• Monitor and assist individual students and/or small groups of students with autism in a variety of instructional activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional lessons by instructional personnel.
• Utilize positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in the development of appropriate behavior.
• Assist in the preparation and use of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids geared to the instruction level of children with autism.
• Monitor students during classroom activities, recesses, and field trips.
• Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional aids and media and computer-assisted instructional equipment.
• Assist in maintaining an orderly, safe, and positive learning environment.
• Depending on students' needs, may assist students with basic personal care activities such as dressing, toileting or bathroom including catheterization, feeding and grooming.
• Use good judgment regarding appropriate action to assist injured or physically ill students and to assist in medical emergencies.
• May assist students on and off the bus as needed.
• May assist in administering a variety of tests and record results.
• Attend specialized training as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework - 60 Credit Hours OR passing of examination Para-Pro Assessment.
• TEMPORARY POSITION: No.
• NUMBER OF MONTHS/DAYS: 12 Months - 261 Days.
• FULL TIME OR PART TIME: Full Time.
• ELIGIBLE FOR "STATE SHARE" OF BENEFITS: Yes.
• PENSION ELIGIBLE POSITION: Yes.

Additional Duties

Perform any other related duties as assigned.