Special Education Para Educator​/Substitutes

Special Education Para Educator/Substitutes

Job

Location:

District-wide, Various Locations

Position Type:
Miscellaneous/Para Educator

Date Posted: 10/24/2025

Employment:
Various Hours; 5 days/wk.; 10 months per school year

Salary: $16.78/hr Special Ed Para; $105.00/day Sub Special Ed Para

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

• The ability to provide instruction to students under the direct supervision of the special education teacher
• The ability to keep accurate records of instructional information
• The ability to work with and take direction from the classroom teacher
• The ability to work as a part of a team
• The ability to correct paperwork and to instruct students in small groups
• The ability to implement behavioral intervention programs as outlined by the classroom teacher
• The ability to assist with specialized personal needs of students
• The ability to work independently
• Two years of college coursework or passing competency test within first month of employment

• Frequently lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Must be able to frequently transfer students from wheelchair to alternate location such as floor, commode, stander, classroom chair
• Frequently push wheelchairs with students who weigh 100 lbs. or more
• Daily exposure to outside conditions (i.e. rain, snow, and occasionally extreme heat or cold conditions) during outdoor recess/gym activities
• Assist with loading and unloading of students on buses
• On a regular and consistent basis stand for long periods of time
• Frequently walk, kneel, bend and squat
• Assist students with toileting
• Feed or help students feed themselves
• Occasionally must be able to run/sprint in order to protect the physical safety of students under your care
• Daily sanitation of room and equipment
• Assist in student’s educational plan including development and implementation of instruction program
• Understand and be aware of medical needs of students and be able to react appropriately and quickly in emergency medical situations
• Manage required forms and records
• Multi-task, make quick decisions, and work as a cohesive member of a team
• Assist with behavior management programs and techniques
• Daily participate in bowling and/or swimming program (MS and HS only)

A cover letter, resume, and current District classified application (within the past 12 months) must be received in the Frontline Application System (available s.k12.mt.us) by the closing date.