Special Education Paraprofessional - SSN

Special Education Paraprofessional - SSN Full Time

• Date Posted:
  9/2/2026
• Date Available:
  
  ASAP

Under direction of a principal or assistant principal, Paraprofessionals assist the classroom teacher, special education teacher, or provider with the supervision and instruction of students according to the student's IEP.

Receives direct supervision from the preschool director, principal, or assistant principal.

Receives day to day direction from the classroom teacher, special education teacher or special service provider.

• Under teacher direction, provide support in all areas of the classroom; assist with classroom instruction and classroom management.
• Assist and support the teacher in carrying out class rules and expectations to maintain a productive learning environment.
• Assist in covering the class when the teacher is involved in assisting another student or out of the classroom.
• Assist the teacher in enforcing expectations for appropriate classroom behavior and if needed provide clear consequences for inappropriate behavior.
• Provide adequate supervision of students at all times; escort, assist and supervise students in the hallways, lunchroom, playgrounds or outside areas and at school assemblies.
• Assist in proctoring tests.
• Assist the teacher with preparing and organizing instructional materials.
• Conduct small group and individual instruction according to the teacher's lesson plans.
• Assist and support students in routine classroom classroom housekeeping responsibilities.
• Report to work on time and accurately record time worked.
• Monitor student progress and communicate progress to students, parents, teachers and administrators.

• Administers, under supervision, assistance to children needing medical support (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.)
• Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher or special service provider / case manager.
• Under direction from the case manager, implements plans to meet the student's social and daily living skills.
• Implements, under teacher direction, instructional programs in accordance with the IEP.
• Monitors individual students in the classroom, library, hallways, playground, or other outside areas.

English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation

Classroom management

Basic knowledge of Standards Based Education

Children with special health care needs

Age appropriate activities

Stages of child development

Modern office procedures and methods.

Basic computer knowledge
Ability to

Perform clerical duties such as filing and copying

Work efficiently with a service oriented attitude under stressful situations with constant interruption

Effectively manage time and multiple responsibilities

Work independently in the absence of supervision

Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Monitor and record student data

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. In order to be highly qualified, the paraprofessional must pass the paraprofessional test or possess an associate's degree in any field of study.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside. The noise level is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. Occasional lifting of 25 pounds or less.

A SSN paraprofessional typically needs to be able to lift and move individuals weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, with the potential…