Special Education Paraeducator

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Teacher Assistant
• Date Posted: 11/20/2025
• Location:
  
  Greene County Middle School

Greene County Community School District

Position Description

Position Title:
Special Education Associate

Reports to:
Building Principal

Compensation:
Hourly, varies depending on education and certification.

Contract length:
Student contact days (approximately 180 days)

Assists and supports teachers and students through the implementation of IEP supports and services.

Duties must be performed on site. Other duties may be assigned

Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.

Assists with group instructional reinforcement, supporting students at teacher’s direction, as needed.

Assists in providing feedback on student work.

Assists teacher in promoting a positive learning environment. Supports and maintains individualized behavior management programs.

Assists teacher with implementation of specific instructional requirements as indicated in the individual education plans for each student.

Assists teacher in supervision of students including, but not limited to: loading/unloading buses, lunchroom, playground, individualized settings.

Assists with preparation of instructional materials as needed.

Assists teacher with gathering data for reports and paperwork related functions as needed.

Assists students with personal hygiene needs such as dressing, toileting, etc. as needed.

Staff must be able to participate and pass Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training including the appropriate procedures for preventing the use of physical restraint, including the de-escalation of problematic behavior, relationship building, and the use of alternatives to restraint, and restraint only when there is an identified danger to self or others.

Varies by building.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

High School diploma or equivalent

It is required that all associates prove they are “highly qualified” by one of the following:

A transcript from a post-secondary institution proving two years completed

A diploma from a post-secondary institution

Para-Educator Certificate issued by the Board of Educational Examiners

Successful completion of the NCRC-National Career Readiness Test-Can be taken in the School Business Office

Preferred:
Experience working with young people in an educational setting.

Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students and administrators.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply appropriate and reasonable problem solving strategies in a variety of settings and situations.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work with all students. Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions. Respect for the dignity of and sensitivity to all students. Ability to communicate with students and staff. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies.

Demonstrates initiative and creativity with students and their programs. Knowledge and experience with computer programs and software preferred. Experience working with students with special needs on an instructional basis is preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of…