Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support
Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional
- Position Type:
Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant - Date Posted: 7/29/2021
- Location:
All Sites - Date Available:
08/23/2021 - District:
Saint Peter Public Schools
SAINT PETER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 508
Positions open in the following schools:- Saint Peter Early Childhood Center
- South Elementary
- Early Childhood
- North Elementary
- Saint Peter Middle School
- Saint Peter High School
- Alternative Learning Classrooms
3.5-6.75 hours student contact days
Starting Rate of Pay - $12.75 per hour depending upon education.
Positions open until filled
JOB DESCRIPTION (Date Written/ Revised: August 8, 2018)POSITION TITLE:
Substitute Special Education Paraprofessional
REPORTS TO:
Overseeing building principal, with direct supervision by special education teachers (case managers).
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a high school diploma
- Experience working with PK-12 age students (preferred)
- Be capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, restraining, etc.)
- Have demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of others
- Have demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
- Effectively communicate with individual/groups of students
- Have willingness to assume any responsibilities appropriate for the position
- Support the Mission Statement of the district
- Behave and speak in a professional manner at all times
- Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance
- Attend staff and team meetings
- Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety
- All other duties as assigned.
Implement special education or related services for a class and/or provide direct assistance to students and provide general student supervision.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES- Inclusive Learning Support – 80%
- Assist in educational and social development of students under the direction of the facilitator and classroom teachers.
- Assist in implementation of Individual Education Plans and monitor progress.
- Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable full participation.
- Work with other professionals, such as speech therapist, social worker, occupational and physical therapists.
- Assist faculty with maintaining student records.
- Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.
- General Student Supervision – 10%
- Monitoring and facilitation in movement of all students in common areas of the school building and grounds.
- Communication of witnessed student behavior to faculty if reporting needed.
- Collaborating with other paraprofessionals to ensure efficient flow of students between academic areas supervised by faculty.
- Other – 10%
- Completion of State and Federal forms required for servicing students with disabilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Evaluation:
Each educational support staff member's job performance shall be evaluated by their supervisor. The evaluation process includes day‑to‑day observations and ongoing supervision/communication. Supervisors shall provide employees an opportunity to discuss performance and address issues that require timely attention.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned. The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the district and employee and is subject to change by the district as the needs and requirements of the position change.
Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:07:25 PM CST.
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