SPED Paraprofessional​/Autism Program

SPED Paraprofessional / The Autism Program

School Year: 2025‑2026

Schedule: 183 work days, 7‑7.5 hrs/day (determined by school)

Pay: $18.60+ per hour (Salary placement based on experience). Compensation includes an additional $1.00 per hour for paraprofessionals in Center Based Special Education programs (Affective Needs, SSN, CSD, TAP).

Job Summary: Provide instructional support and assistance in meeting the educational needs of students under the direction and immediate supervision of a licensed school professional. Services vary based on IEPs and the requirement to provide services in the least restrictive environment.

• Support instructional programs and provide instructional assistance for students in individual, small and large group settings. Implement approved modifications and/or accommodations of curriculum. Supervise and facilitate students in the classroom and a variety of settings such as the lunchroom, playground, field trips, extra‑curricular activities, or on‑the‑job training.
• Help and support students with special needs which may include emotional issues, self‑help skills, fine and gross motor, visual, auditory, physical, medical and health needs, educational, prevocational and life skills in a least restrictive environment.
• Facilitate crisis intervention and assist students with problem‑solving techniques and conflict resolution. Enforce district policies regarding behaviors and discipline to help correct behavioral problems and meet behavioral goals.
• Collaborate and communicate with other special and regular educators and administrators regarding academic and behavioral issues and observations. Provide suggestions, feedback and support to building staff, administrators, parents and outside agencies regarding effective strategies for facilitating learning.
• Assist the school professional by helping with data collection, updating records and documentation while helping maintain student files and class records. Maintain compliance with confidentiality laws including FERPA.
• Attend and participate in district and building in‑service opportunities and committee work.
• (Elementary/K‑8) Perform crossing guard duties as assigned by school administration, including attending training and directing children and traffic at assigned crosswalks to ensure safe crossing.
• (Elementary/K‑8) Perform lunchroom monitor duties as assigned by school administration, including assisting students with lining up, helping open trays, enforcing rules, leading to lunchroom, dismissing students, wiping tables and organizing indoor activities during inclement weather.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–2 years experience. Experience working with children with special needs preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and behavior management is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid preferred.
• Core District Special Education Paraprofessional training or requirements must be acquired within 36 months of hire.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Basic English, writing and communication skills.
• Basic computer and office equipment knowledge.
• Criminal background check and District fingerprinting required.

Applicants who upload a copy of their transcripts or certifications may choose to redact any dates included on the transcripts or certifications, including date of birth and dates of attendance/graduation/completion. An un‑redacted copy will be requested if an employment offer is extended. In addition, submitted résumés may also exclude dates of attendance or graduation for high school and/or post‑secondary education.

Application Procedure: Click the red “Apply” button to complete an online application. You must apply to each position that is of interest to you.