Paraprofessional​/Teacher Aide​/Special Education

Applications will be accepted beginning Friday, May 8, 2026 12:00 AM (Pacific Standard Time).

Job Description

TITLE:

Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant (Special Education)

Hours:

35 hours per week

Reports to:

School Principal and Director of Student Services

Requirements:

• AA degree (or higher) or take and pass the Paraprofessional Examination.

Responsibilities:

• The special education paraprofessional, or teacher assistant, works directly with students who have special needs to help them access learning opportunities and to support classroom management.
• Instructional support:
  Helping teachers implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and modify materials and lesson plans to meet students' needs.
• Extra assistance:
  Providing extra support and assistance to students during lessons one-to-one or in small groups.
• Administrative tasks:
  Assisting teachers with grading, recording student behavior and progress, and participating in meetings.
• Daily activities:
  Supporting students during play, lunch, and other general activities in class and around the school.
• Safety:
  Ensuring student and classmate safety by being attentive, providing supervision, and de-escalating problematic behaviors.
• Self-help skills:
  Assisting students with self-help skills and life skills, occasionally including toileting and feeding.
• Providing supervision on the Special Education bus to ensure safe transportation of students to and/or from school.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.