Special Education Paraprofessional II - ESY

Special Education Paraprofessional II

Location:

Bordewich/Bray/Carson Middle School

Open to:
Current Carson City School District full-time benefited classified employees only.

Application Period:
Open until filled.

Number of Open Positions: 5 Special Education Paraprofessional II's needed.

Hours per Day:
Tuesday through Thursday 7:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Session Dates:
June 16, 2026, through July 23, 2026, with the week of July 6th off

Note:

Positions are strictly contingent upon sufficient funding and student enrollment.

Salary:
Benefited classified staff will receive their normal hourly rate of pay.

Application:
Complete the online application by clicking "Apply for this Position." The application will require:

• Cover letter
• Resume

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

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 .

Job Description:

Under supervision, to assist teachers in classroom operations; to instruct students with a variety of disabilities including learning disabilities, serious emotional disabilities, severe intellectually and physically challenged, visually impaired, and hearing impaired; assist teachers in implementing the individual education program for each student; to be an integral part of the classroom academically, socially and emotionally; performs clerical duties; and to perform related work as assigned.

Bilingual preferred.

Experience or training required:

Knowledge of:
Child development; practical learning patterns and behaviors; behavior and/or reactions of students with both emotional, mental and physical disabilities; personal hygiene and mental health practices; reading and writing in English; number concepts; record keeping techniques; basic first aid.

Ability to:
Interact with students who have limited ability to communicate; support instruction for students who have special learning needs; maintain emotional control in difficult situations; apply knowledge and practices with judgment; recognize hazards to safety; perform basic first aid, as needed; learn to operate various pieces of equipment and technology used in learning; perform routine clerical work; maintain routine records accurately;

understand and carry out oral and written instructions; operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; establish and maintain effective proactive relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Any combination of training, education, and experience, which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position:
Graduation from high school or the equivalent. A typical qualifying entrance background is completion of formal or informal training in child development learning problems, or a closely related field and experience performing the work of a Paraprofessional in a special education program; or experience at or equivalent to experience as a Paraprofessional or Special Education Paraprofessional I for the Carson City School District wherein the individual has acquired the knowledge and abilities listed above.

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 (Paraprofessional Assessment).

Licenses or Certificates required:

Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate, a valid driver's license issued by the state of residence, and an original Social Security Card. Possession of a current first aid certificate may be required.

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Job Functions:

Positions in this class are established principally to assist teacher or other support personnel in special education by independently working with students having severe physical, developmental, neurological and mental disabilities. Incumbents must be highly trained in specialized areas of care of students with severe disabilities, and…