Special Education - Paraprofessional

Job Details

• Position Type:
  Teaching Assistant / Special Education
• Date Posted: 5/19/2026
• Location:
  
  Oakdale Elementary
• Date Available:
  
  Fall 2026

Special Education - Para (5 Positions) at Oakdale Elementary School, Building Personnel, reports to Principal/Assistant Principal, FLSA Class:
Non-Exempt, FTE: 1.0.

This position is responsible for working closely with students in a general education classroom who have learning disabilities, autism, or mild behavior issues, providing the support needed for them to benefit fully from the District’s special education program.

• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations as needed.
• Present subject matter to students under teacher direction using lectures, discussions, or supervised role‑playing methods.
• Establish a supportive and sympathetic relationship with students without fostering intense emotional involvement.
• Serve as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team as requested.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Conduct demonstrations to teach sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
• Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments, collecting them when completed.
• Enforce school administration policies and student rules.
• Grade homework and tests, record results using answer sheets or electronic markers.
• Complete required reports promptly.
• Teach socially acceptable behavior using behavior modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Work with students with multiple physical, mental, and developmental disabilities.
• Use adaptive equipment such as communication devices, wheelchairs, and adaptive feeding tools.
• Assist students with self‑care, hygiene, and feeding as necessary.
• Perform tasks that students cannot do, such as taking notes and handling materials.
• Handle resistive students when required.
• Serve as chief information source for substitute teachers in the regular teacher’s absence.
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding student information as expected of licensed teachers.
• Assist the classroom teacher with additional tasks necessary for a professional, positive classroom environment, and perform other teacher aide duties as assigned.

• Registered license with the Regional Office of Education #17 at time of hire.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to work with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and the public.
• Professional enforcement of school regulations and policies.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with colleagues and students.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to push or pull up to 10 lbs.
• Detail‑oriented.

Must possess an educator license with stipulations for paraprofessional educator or professional educator license at hire.

Fully Board‑Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits. Starting pay range $19.48 – $22.40 per hour, based on experience per the 2026‑2027 Teaching Assistant Salary Schedule.

Apply online t5.org. Internal applicants wishing to apply should use the internal application.