Special Education Paraprofessional II

Posting #

RR-196672

August 28, 2026

Special Education Paraprofessional II

Bordewich/Bray Elementary

Employees of Carson City School District and external applicants.

Closes September 3, 2026, or until filled.

Salary Range: $19.76 to $25.56 (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.

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

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 para professional 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.

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 .

Special Education Paraprofessional II

School Site

Principal or Designee

Non-exempt

Associate Superintendent of Human Resources

12-23-2019

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.

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.

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…