Special Education Paraprofessional - Resource

Position Type

Non-Certified Student Support Personnel/Special Educational Paraprofessional

Date Posted

3/27/2025

Location

Five Hawks Elementary

Date Available

04/21/2025

Closing Date

Until Filled

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Special Education Paraprofessional - Resource

Begins April 21, 2025. Training prior to start date.

6.75 hrs/day, (6.25 hrs/paid, plus half hour unpaid lunch), Student Contact Days

$18.87/hr-$21.19/hr, plus single health insurance and district contribution toward single dental insurance.

Join Our Team and Thrive!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that stands out among school districts

• Health Insurance: A rich health plan that provides extensive coverage for you and your family, ensuring peace of mind.
• Dental Insurance: Full coverage options for routine and preventive care, keeping your smile bright and healthy.
• Life Insurance: Protect yourself and your loved ones with a robust life insurance plan
• an Employee Assistance Program, free to employees and their family members
• optional medical and dependent care flexible spending account
  
  

To learn more about our benefits and eligibility, visit our webpage for new employees.

Qualifications

• Qualifications include one of the following: Associates Degree or higher; 60 college semester credits; "Highly qualified" status through completion of ParaEducator or ParaPro exam.
• Candidates without one of these qualifications will need to pass the ParaEducator exam within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to lift heavy objects (50 lbs).
• Ability to work with students with mild to severe disabilities.
• Must employ interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
  
  

JOB GOALS: Provide support to the special education staff with educationally related activities and helps students with support in different subject areas: monitors/directs and supports students in other school settings as needed.

Performance Responsibilities

• Support and monitor students in educational settings.
• Provide teacher support; objective observation, data keeping, and prepare and organize materials.
• Assist in implementing successful student programs as designed by special education staff.
• Assists with personal care needs of individual students, as needed.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity in cultural heritage, lifestyles, and value systems among students and families.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal and/or supervising teacher, specific to special education.
  
  

Application Procedure

Apply online