Special Education Paraprofessional III

Posting #: RR-178790

Date: June 05, 2026

POSITION: Special Education Paraprofessional III

LOCATION: Bordewich/Bray Elementary School

OPEN TO: Employees of Carson City School District and external applicants.

APPLICATION PERIOD: Closes June 12, 2026 or until filled.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Salary Range: $21.73 to $28.11 (7 hours per day, 181 days per year) with benefits according to the classified negotiated agreement. Employer-paid retirement, health and life insurance, sick leave benefits and personal leave. The prior position must be similar in nature and written verification of employment from the previous employer must be submitted to Human Resources upon employment.

Per Administrative Regulation No. 311.1.

NOTE: This position begins the  school year. This position is strictly contingent upon sufficient funding, and student enrollment.

APPLICATION: Complete the online application by clicking "Apply for this Position." The application could include:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Copy of High School Diploma, or High School transcript, or GED Certificate, or degree from a higher education college/university.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or the equivalent. A typical qualifying entrance background is completion of formal or informal training in child development, physical therapy or a closely related field; and experience performing the work of a paraprofessional in a special education program for disabled students; or experience at or equivalent to experience as a Para Professional III for the Carson City School District, wherein the incumbent has acquired the knowledge and abilities listed below.

Must have an Associates Degree or completion of two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education (verified by official transcript) or pass the state-approved academic proficiency test (Para Professional Assessment). All applicants must meet all highly qualified requirements pursuant to No Child Left Behind (NCLB) regulations. Bilingual preferred.

Para Professionals are not guaranteed a specific site. They may be assigned to locations that will best serve the educational needs of the students and the school district. Each position is contingent upon the number of students with these particular needs remaining enrolled in the school district.

Must be able to pass the pre-employment drug screen, physical, and lift test.

This is a replacement position.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Human Resources Department will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the employment process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources Department at the time you turn in your application or at least three (3) days prior to an interview by calling .

Carson City School District

Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Paraprofessional III
Location: Student Support Services/Site Based
Reports To: Principal or Designee
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Prepared By: Associate Superintendent of Human Resources
Prepared Date: 7/12/2023
Our Mission
Carson City School District has a mission: in partnership with families and the community, we will make the most of every day for each student by empowering them with the skills, knowledge, values, and opportunities to thrive.
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Position Summary
The School District Paraprofessional III in the Alternate Standards Placement Classroom plays a crucial role in supporting students and teachers in an inclusive educational setting. This position involves assisting teachers in classroom operations and providing instruction to students with various disabilities. These disabilities may include learning disabilities, serious emotional disabilities, severe intellectual and physical challenges, visual impairment, and hearing impairment.
As a Paraprofessional III, you will contribute to the implementation of individual education…