Special Education Para Educator​/Substitutes

Special Education Para Educator/Substitutes

Position Type:

Miscellaneous/Para Educator

Date Posted:

10/24/2025

Location:

District-wide

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QUALIFICATIONS:

* The ability to provide instruction to students under the direct supervision of the special education teacher;

* The ability to keep accurate records of instructional information;

* The ability to work with and take direction from the classroom teacher;

* The ability to work as a part of a team;

* The ability to correct paperwork and to instruct students in small groups;

* The ability to implement behavioral intervention programs as outlined by the classroom teacher;

* The ability to assist with specialized personal needs of students;

* The ability to work independently;

Two years of college coursework or passing

competency test within first month of employment.

Physical Demands:

* Frequently lift a minimum of 40 lbs.

* Must be able to frequently transfer students from wheelchair to alternate location such as floor, commode, stander, classroom chair

* Frequently push wheelchairs with students who weigh 100 lbs. or more;

* Daily exposure to outside conditions (i.e. rain, snow, and occasionally extreme heat or cold conditions) during outdoor recess/gym activities;

* Assist with loading and unloading of students on buses;

* On a regular and consistent basis stand for long periods of time

* Frequently walk, kneel, bend and squat

* Assist students with toileting;

* Feed or help students feed themselves;

* Occasionally must be able to run/sprint in order to protect the physical safety of students under your care;

* Daily sanitation of room and equipment;

* Assist in student's educational plan including development and implementation of instruction program;

* Understand and be aware of medical needs of students and be able to react appropriately and quickly in emergency, medical situations;

* Manage required forms and records;

* Multi-task, make quick decisions, and work as a cohesive member of a team

* Assist with behavior management programs and techniques;

* Daily participate in bowling and/or swimming program. (MS and HS only)

LOCATION:

Various Locations

EMPLOYMENT:
Various Hours; 5 days/wk.; 10-months per school year

SALARY: $16.78/hr Special Ed Para

$105.00/day Sub Special Ed Para

CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled

A cover letter, resume, and current District classified application (within the past 12 months) must be received in the Frontline Application System (available s.k12.mt.us) by the closing date.