Classified - Special Education Paraeducator; Preschool Washington Elementary

Job Description

Position: Special Education Para educator (Preschool)

Location: Washington Elementary, Fremont Public Schools

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Employment: 7 hours per day, work student days during school year

Reports To: Building Administrator, Teacher(s), Director of Support Services

Salary: $16.46 - $18.02 per hour, increasing to $18.02 - $19.90 for bilingual English/Spanish

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Category: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

EEO Statement: All positions are subject to veterans preference EOE. Fremont Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.

• High school diploma or GED (post‑secondary training desired)
• Understanding of basic reading and math skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Experience working with children/students (desired)
• Drivers License (required);
  First Aid/CPR certificate desired
• Bilingual in English/Spanish beneficial but not required

• Assist teacher in providing instruction to students with disabilities.
• Assist with collection and preparation of instructional material and equipment.
• Assist with evaluation, monitoring, and supervision of students’ work.
• Assist students in performing activities initiated by the supervising teacher.
• Prepare instructional aids, games, and bulletin boards at teacher’s discretion.
• Implement behavior management and modification techniques as structured by the supervising teacher.
• Assist with classroom clerical and daily organizational duties.
• Attend professional development meetings and workshops for para educators.
• Respect confidentiality of student information and communicate only with authorization.
• Exhibit a positive working relationship with students and staff.
• Follow all school and district policies and regulations.
• Assist with physical and health needs of students, including feeding, toileting, transferring, positioning, and special care needs.
• Assist with provision of physical and occupational therapy exercises for students.
• Assist in loading and unloading students from vehicles and supervise them during district transport.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher or administrative staff.

• Stand, walk, and occasionally climb as needed.
• Drive district vehicles when assigned.
• Lift up to 60 pounds; carry objects up to 50 feet.
• Perform manual dexterity tasks (grasping, operating computer, keyboard, scissors, A/V equipment, copy machines, telephone).

Primary work environment is heated, non‑air‑conditioned classroom/building; may include off‑campus sites. Hazards include communicable diseases, furniture, frequent lifting, and traveling with students.