Special Education Para - III EBD

Position Information

• Position Type:
  Paraprofessional/ Highly Qualified Special Education Paraprofessional
• Date Posted: 1/7/2026
• Location:
  
  Hopkins North Middle School

Provides one‑on‑one and small group support to special education students with academic and emotional behavioral needs, including instructional support, behavior management, and communicating student academic behavioral successes with the licensed staff members. The federal setting III program provides all‑day special education services to students in a smaller learning community.

• Works with individual students or in small groups to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
• Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on understanding individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Supervises students in instructional spaces, the lunchroom, on field trips, and when entering and exiting the bus with or without licensed staff present.
• Observes in the classroom and documents students’ academic and social behaviors.
• Connects regularly with mainstream teachers regarding students’ academic progress.
• Communicates, formally and informally, issues regarding students’ needs to the licensed special education personnel.
• Implements curriculum modifications that will help students access instructional materials and content.
• Collects and charts data concerning student goals, objectives, and behavioral incidents.
• Follows third‑party billing protocol and procedures as directed.
• Reinforces positive student behavior.
• Assists with de‑escalation, redirection, and observation monitoring.
• Assists with the development and implementation of behavior plans.
• Assists with self‑help skills, including feeding, dressing, and toileting.
• Assists with mobility problems, including lifting and moving students.
• Promotes and supports the district's overall mission by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Education and Experience:

• Two (2) years post‑secondary education OR a passing Para Pro Score.
• One (1) year of experience working with children.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Driver’s license.

Required Knowledge:

• Classroom policies, procedures, and processes.
• Methods and techniques to assist students in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Methods and techniques for working with students with disabilities and special needs.
• Local community resources and regional community services programs.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Required Skills:

• Monitoring and improving student behavior and learning skills.
• Maintaining composure and working effectively under classroom conditions.
• Reacting quickly to situations that could create personal stress and safety problems.
• Communicating effectively with children.
• Following verbal and written instructions.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Contributing effectively to accomplishing team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.
• Commitment to the District's mission to ensure high‑quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.
• Performing assigned responsibilities consistent with the District’s established Core Values.
• Advancing the District’s mission and values through careful attention to the key Learning, Environment, and Resources issues.

FTE: 1.0, 175 Days.

Wage & Benefit Info:
Paraprofessional

Salary/Hourly Rate:
Step‑1 $ 25.45 per hour.

Position specific Benefits information is available HERE

Union Contracts, Position Handbook/Agreements are located HERE

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