Early Intervention​/Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional

Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional - 8 hours/day

Starting Date:
Aug 19, 2026

This position is an 8 hour/day, regular position and will begin in August 2026. The designation will remain open until filled.

Current District Regular and Temporary (through June 30, 2026) Employees: Submit your interest letter in Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking.

External Applicants (including Substitutes and District Coaches): Submit an electronic application through Talent Ed/Applicant Tracking (link on District website or click this link ). Include with your electronic application:

• A letter of interest to Anne Carloss, Early Intervention Program Director
• Current resume
• Three (3) recent letters of reference or the names and contact information for three work-related references
• Official college transcripts or passing test score report will be required upon hire

The paraprofessional facilitates student success in academic and interpersonal skills through independently implementing district‑approved curriculum, documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes, addressing specific educational needs of students, providing a safe and optimal learning environment, and giving direct feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals. The role also represents the district in special education meetings and performs other duties as assigned.

This position will be assigned to the Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education program at Pine Grove, working with children from birth to 5 years old.

• Advise parents and/or legal guardians of student progress to support teacher expectations, develop improvement methods, and reinforce classroom goals at home.
• Assess and record student achievement to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration regarding progress, expectations, and goals.
• Assist other teachers in implementing curriculum.
• Collaborate with school personnel, parents, and community agencies to improve student outcomes, develop solutions, and plan curriculum.
• Instruct students to improve academic, interpersonal, and daily living skills through a defined course of study.
• Direct instructional assistants, volunteers, and student aides to provide an effective school program and meet individual student needs.
• Monitor student activities to ensure a safe and optimal learning environment.
• Prepare teaching materials and reports (e.g., grades, attendance, anecdotal records) for lesson plan implementation and documentation of progress.
• Report incidents (e.g., suspected child abuse, substance abuse) to maintain student safety and adhere to policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate manner.
• Maintain regular attendance and arrive on time for assignments.
• Confer regularly with the immediate supervisor.
• Follow all district policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, family, colleague, or district patron information.
• Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.
• Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines.

Prior job-related experience working with children and families of 0-5 year-olds.

High school diploma (or GED equivalent), plus:

• Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or a minimum of 72 quarter college credits from a regionally accredited institution, or a passing score on the CBEST exam or PRAXIS Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Official college transcripts or score report required upon hire.

• Skills:
  
  Perform instructional activities, communicate with parents, students, staff, and community; basic arithmetic calculations; operate standard office equipment; use English in verbal and written form;…