Level 2 Special Education Paraprofessional

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

DATE OF POSTING:
August 4, 2026

TITLE OF POSITION: DSE Level 2 Special Education Paraprofessional

STARTING DATE: 2026-27 School Year

PAY RATE: $15.45/hour (35 hours/week)

CLOSING DATE:
August 9, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m.

Otsego Public Schools’ staff is the heart of the district, and we are looking to add a Special Education Parapro to our elementary staff. Special Education Aide must be both physically and mentally able to work with students with special needs.

• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with youth strongly preferred.

• Work with teachers, ancillary staff and administration toward the implementation of IEP academic, functional, and behavioral objectives
• Implement instructional plans provided by special and general education teachers, speech and language teacher and other professional staff
• Provide physical assistance to assigned students as needed.
• Please see attached job description for details.

This method of posting jobs meets the requirements of our union groups to notify employees of vacancies. Positions may not be open to the public due to internal candidates and the bidding process.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.