Level II Behavioral Interventionist; Special Education Para Educator; Teacher Assistant

Position Type

Support Staff / Special Education Para Educator (Teacher Assistant)

1/28/2026

District Wide

At Helena Public Schools, our vision is to foster dynamic educational experiences that prepare all students for life. As a Level II/Behavioral Interventionist (Special Education) Para Educator, you contribute to this mission by assisting students’ daily training programs who need a little extra help. You will work as part of a team of 150 serving 8,000 students across 18 campuses.

• Apply an understanding of individual needs to assist special services students with learning assigned materials and instructional exercises that support the growth of the whole child.
• Tutor special services students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up learning activities.
• Provide assistance with hygiene and feeding, escort students to various rooms, and load/unload students on buses as needed.
• Assist in maintaining appropriate documentation.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Up to three (3) months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as determined by the District.
• Must successfully complete the required background check before employment.
• Must be able to safely work with escalated students during crisis intervention and lift/move up to 40 lbs or push/pull up to 100 lbs.

Ideal candidate: associate’s degree (or equivalent) and experience working with disabled children.

Current entry‑level salary range is $16.20–$19.73 per hour depending on education level and relevant work experience. A comprehensive benefit package includes paid sick and vacation leave, 3 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, up to 13 school‑calendar related paid days, paid retirement and health benefits coverage during summer break.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Helena School District and the Helena Education Association.

Complete the online application and include three professional references. Apply at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). This job posting will remain open until filled. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process.

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The Helena School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, military status, citizenship status, culture, social origin or condition, use of lawful products while not at work, political affiliation, a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of a job with reasonable accommodations.

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