Classified - Special Education Paraeducator; Resource

Special Education Para educator (Resource
3)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Location: Washington Elementary

Schedule: 7.5 hours/day (Work student days)

Reports To: Building Administrator and/or Director of Special Education, Teacher(s), Building Administrator, and Director of Support Services

• Perform classroom support duties under the supervision and guidance of classroom teachers and therapists, including feeding, toileting, transferring, positioning, and other personal care needs.
• Assist with physical and occupational therapy for students under supervision of OT or PT.
• Assist the supervising teacher/therapist in collection and preparation of instructional material and equipment.
• Assist with the evaluation, monitoring, and supervision of students’ work.
• Assist students in performing activities initiated by the supervising teacher.
• Prepares instructional aids, games, and bulletin boards as directed.
• Implements behavior management and modification techniques as structured and monitored by the supervising teacher.
• Assist with various classroom clerical and daily organizational duties.
• Attends professional development meetings and workshops for para educators.
• Respects the confidentiality of student information and communicates progress or concerns with authorization.
• Exhibits a positive working relationship with students and staff.
• Follows all rules and regulations relating to school and district policies.
• Assists in the loading and unloading of students from vehicles and supervises students while being transported by district vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, therapist, and/or administrative staff.

• High School Diploma or GED (Post-secondary training desired).
• Drivers License (First Aid/CPR certificate desired).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of basic reading and math skills.
• Experience working with children/students.
• Ability to perform the identified tasks, including standing, walking, lifting up to 60 pounds, and manual dexterity tasks.

• Salary: $17.67 - $19.51 per hour, with $19.51 - $21.54 per hour if bilingual.
• State Retirement Pension Plan Membership.
• Paid Sick, Bereavement, Civic, and Personal Leave.
• Paid, employee-only dental insurance provided on enrollment.
• Health insurance eligible; stipend $100/month if declined.
• Vision, life, flexible spending, short-term disability, accident insurance, and more.
• Paid leave and other benefits.

Primary work environment is heated or non-air-conditioned classroom/building; may include off-campus sites.

Hazards include communicable diseases, frequent lifting, and use of classroom equipment.

It is the policy of Fremont Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

All positions are subject to veterans preference; employment is subject to background check and work authorization; all compensation and benefits are subject to the employee handbook and board policy.