Paraprofessional Special Education Connections Wash Co Development Program

Paraprofessional Special Education Connections Wash Co Job Development Program

• Date Posted: 6/26/2026
• Location:
  
  Washington County Job Development Program
• Closing Date: 07/07/2026

Paraprofessional Special Education Connections
- Grant Funded
Wash Co Job Development Program
Grade 6 Step 1 with a starting hourly rate of $19.26. Potential future earnings for this position on the ESP Salary Scale are $19.26 - $34.84. Additional steps will only be considered for PreK-12 teaching experience under state-issued professional licensure. This position qualifies for a program differential valued at ten percent (10%) of the step one (1) value of the position's grade in addition to their current hourly rate.
5.5 Hours/Day,10-Month Work Year
Reports to Building Administrator

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Meet Highly Qualified status (A.A. Degree, 48 credit hours, or have successfully passed the Paraprofessional Praxis Test).
• Two (2) years' experience in school setting or working with children or combination of education and experience totaling two years.
• Ability to lift between 30-50 pounds in specified situations.
• Regular and predictable attendance which is an essential function of this position.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Competency with fundamental language and math skills.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with staff, students, and community.
• Training and experience working with populations relevant to the assigned school.

• Work with individual students and small groups of students to reinforce skills introduced by the teacher(s).
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing skills and instruction.
• Assist with physical care and physical management of students as needed and appropriate.
• Follow through to carry out individual programs designed by the teacher.
• Participate in and/or provide input for team planning functions as appropriate.
• Assist with instructional activities.
• Assist in maintaining classroom organization and a positive learning environment.
• Assist with the use of classroom equipment and materials.
• Assist with the supervision and management of students during instructional and/or non‑instructional activities.
• Assist with providing information regarding child development and parenting skills to parents/childcare providers in a variety of school‑related settings including home and community.
• Provide support with individualized programs.
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by the teacher.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Other duties as requested.

• Required periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to sufficiently and efficiently move throughout the building and grounds for extended periods.
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with others as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, and hear.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to move, raise, lower, and carry objects up to 20 lbs. on an irregular basis.
• Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, and climb.
• Will be subjected to loud noises, interactions, and traffic flow associated within a highly populated office environment.