Special Education Assistant or Paraprofessional

SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANTS (this school year)

Our schools have both non-program Special Education Assistants, that work with students that have lesser needs, and Program Special Education Assistants that work with students that have higher needs.

Program Assistants receive an additional $0.50 per hour.

Starting hourly rates for non-program assistants are $17.12-$17.41,

Program assistants rates are $17.62-$17.91.

Assistants are offered the ability to take a free RBT class on their own and get

an additional $0.50 per hour once they receive the certificate. If you are a certified Paraeducator II or at the time you become one you will also receive an additional $0.50 per hour for that!

BENEFITS: 9 holidays (depending on schedule), Dental Insurance (must work 25 hours), Life Insurance (must work 25 hours), Vision Plan (must work 15 hours), Sick Leave, Attendance Bonus, Personal Days, Bereavement Days, and you can receive up to $700 Education Incentive Reimbursement available at the start of employment. This is prorated by the hours that you work. You can also apply for additional reimbursement in May if funds are available. You can take advantage of this to become a Paraeducator II.

LEEP: Developmental Preschool for 3 and 4 years old (50% Special Needs and 50% traditional students)

PALS (LEEP & All Elementary): Primary Academic Learning (need assistance with learning & daily living skills)

FRIENDS/FLEX: Working with students on the Autism Spectrum

BAS (Middle School): Basic Academic Skills

PFS (Middle School): Emotional Disabilities

STEPS (High School): Students Tackling Emotional and Personal Struggles

ACT (High School): Academic and Career Training

ESC (High School): Emotional and Academic Support

Some schedule flexibility is available at the discretion of the Special Education Director

Moose Hill Kindergarten and Pre-School:

• 5.25 hours a day, program position
• 6 hours, 4 days a week non program
• Must be able to work independently supporting young students with developmental delays, autism, and medical needs.
• Training provided.
• Experience is helpful.

South and Matthew Thornton Elementary Schools:

• 6.25 hours a day,
• Both program and nonprogram positions available

Middle School:

• 6.25 hours a day
• Both program and nonprogram positions available

High School:

• 6.25 hours a day
• Both program and nonprogram positions available

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.12 - $17.91 per hour

Expected hours: 21.25 – 31.25 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18