Special Education Paraprofessionals

We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of it.

Location: TBD
Hours: M-F varies hours (5.75 - 6.25 hrs/day)
Wage: $ as per the Paraprofessional Agreement

Start Date: 2026-27 School Year

Line of Authority: Responsible to the supervising teacher

To assist student with the instructional process in special education and/or regular education classrooms.

• Two or more years post-secondary training in education or a related field or pass the Para Pro Assessment
• Ability to work as a team member with staff and parents.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs. (and/or up to adult-size body weight with two- to three-person lift).
• Ability to support student's full body weight up to adult size.
• Ability to tolerate frequent bending and lifting.
• Ability to work with behaviorally challenging students including those who may be physically and verbally aggressive, effective communication skills.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

• Working with student or small groups of students to reinforce learning of skills introduced by teachers.
• Assisting the teacher/s in devising strategies for reinforcing skills based on sympathetic.
• Understanding of students' needs, interests and abilities.
• Guiding independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teachers
• Assisting with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, storytelling and field trips.
• Assisting and supervising student's wash-up and toilet routines including lifting and transferring student.
• Assisting and supervising student to/from bus and in the building as needed.
• Carrying out behavior management techniques necessary to maintain classroom order as instructed by the teacher/s.
• Completion of clerical tasks related to students to whom assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation