Teacher Assistant - Special Education Paraprofessional

Teacher Assistant – Special Education Paraprofessional

Position Type:
Support Staff / Teacher Assistant – Special Education Paraprofessional

Date Posted: 6/9/2026 – Closing Date:
Until Filled

Location:

Special Education – Site to be determined

Duration: 9 months – 7 hours per day

To help provide a smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Teacher, Building Administrator

• Prepare for classroom activities under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Perform clerical duties for assigned teachers.
• Conduct learning exercises with small groups of children.
• Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Provide escort and assistance to children as necessary (e.g., accompany students off campus, to physical therapy, to P.E. class, on and off the bus).
• Assist the teacher with non‑instructional classroom duties, such as feeding, toilet (including diapering), clothing routines, physical therapy, and basic needs.
• Foster good eating habits and table manners in children.
• Assist the teacher in duplicating needed materials.
• Grade papers and help with records when called upon.
• Assist with an individual child’s particular needs when called upon.
• Work with students on an individual basis.
• Guide students in participating in school and community activities.
• Maintain student records and protect their confidentiality.
• Perform other related tasks as directed by the teacher and/or building administrator.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have one of the following:
  • 48 College Credit Hours
  • Associate Degree
  • Passed OGET Test
  • Passed PARAPRO Test (an opportunity to pass after job offer)
  • Obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through successful completion of the ACT Work Keys assessment
• Must pass a National Criminal History Record Check.
• State Department of Education requirements.
• Demonstrates aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward a school environment.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to the public and other employees of the organization.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to cooperate in a team effort with other employees.

The physical demands described include occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

The work environment is usually moderate in noise level. Students can be severe to moderately low functioning. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Salary and work year to be determined by current contract.

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support personnel.

Equal Opportunity Employer.