Paraprofessional - Special Education

Position Overview

Paraprofessional in Special Education; assists teachers in resource rooms, extended resource rooms, positive behavior intervention programs, early childhood special education, and tuition kindergarten. Provides support to students with a variety of mild to severe physical, emotional, and learning disabilities.

$16.00

• Have 2 years of college credits, or a college degree.
• Pass the Para Pro Praxis Assessment with a score of 457 or higher, or the Idaho Paraprofessional Testing Alternative with a score of 75% or higher (must be passed within 90 days of start date if not already completed).

• Assist special education teachers in implementing IEPs.
• Prepare, modify, and adapt lesson plans, materials, and presentations.
• Administer diagnostic, skills, and level testing.
• Tutor students and provide supplemental instruction.
• Support students with personal hygiene, medication administration, and therapeutic tasks.
• Facilitate inclusion into regular classrooms as needed.
• Help with classroom management, grading, clerical duties, document upkeep, and record‑keeping.
• Perform substitute teacher duties in the absence of the teacher.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and supply levels.
• Supervise students on field trips and other extracurricular activities.
• Conduct school grounds, bus, and safety monitoring as assigned.
• Participate in professional training, workshops, and in‑service programs.
• Perform other related duties as required, in accordance with district policies and safety practices.

• Basic educational procedures and classroom instruction.
• Special education methods for mild to severe disabilities.
• Operation of classroom instructional and standard office equipment.
• Proficient computer usage and job‑related software.
• Follow written and oral instructions and adhere to district policies.
• Modify classroom instructions to appropriate learning levels.
• Prepare and maintain required records, files, and reports.
• Maintain a calm demeanor and handle high‑stress situations.
• Perform time management, scheduling, and task prioritization.
• Establish effective relationships with students, teachers, and staff.
• Communicate orally and in writing with clarity and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate integrity and inventiveness in tasks.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; college or advanced education preferred.
• Classroom or instructive experience preferred.
• Experience working with special‑needs children preferred.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training accepted.

• Clear speech and hearing to receive verbal instructions.
• Good visual acuity for reading and reviewing documents.
• Manual dexterity to interact with students and operate classroom equipment.
• Personal mobility and strength to bend, stoop, kneel, lift up to 25 pounds, and manage students as needed.

• Employment is at will; may be terminated by either party at any time.
• Eligible veterans receive advantages per Idaho Code 65‑5‑1/65‑503.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industry: Education Administration Programs