Silver Stage Elementary Paraprofessional
Job in
Yerington, Lyon County, Nevada, 89447, USA
Listed on 2026-02-23
Listing for:
Lyon County School District
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Yerington
Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
2/17/2026
Location:
Silver Stage Elementary
Date Available:
Feb/2026
Closing Date:
02/24/2026
Additional Information:
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SPECIAL EDUCATION PARPAROFESSIONAL
Range $18.99-$26.68 hourly with Employee/Employer retirement, dependent upon previous experience
Range $16.05-$22.53 hourly with Employer-paid retirement, dependent upon previous experience
Terms of Employment:
Pay Grade 23 on the Classified Wage Structure (9 month)
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of a licensed teacher, works in special education assisting teaching staff in a variety of activities to provide specially designed instruction to students with disabilities. Assists teachers in providing individual and group functional living, academic skills, vocational and behavioral management support, as well as personal care attendant services to students with various mental, and/or physical disabilities to successfully implement requirements of students individualized education plan (IEP).
Additional intensive training beyond what is necessary for a Special Education-Paraprofessional in the areas of student data collection, communication strategies, severe behaviors, and positive behavior management for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cognitive Disabilities or Behavioral Disorders will be required. This person reports directly to the school site administrator.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of
Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.
* Assists the student(s) in the program to whom they are assigned in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the restroom, provide toileting and/or personal hygiene care (i.e. changing diapers), carrying lunch trays, eating, transportation, etc.
* Assists the student(s) in curriculum tasks as assigned by a certified teacher, carrying out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments, in and out of the traditional classroom, as designated in the instructional plan based on the IEP and under the direct supervision of the certified teacher.
* Under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
* Accompanies the student(s) to other locations within the school, if the child's disability warrants this type of support.
* Establishes as fully as possible a supportive relationship with the student(s) without fostering or encouraging intense emotional involvement.
* Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to the student's eligibility and IEP teams when conferring about the student whom the paraprofessional is assigned.
* Assisting individual students in performing activities initiated by the special education or classroom teacher.
* Assisting the special education teacher in data collection procedures, observing, recording and charting behavior.
* Monitoring and reporting student(s) progress to the certified personnel.
* Assist the student in interacting with the available classroom technology & augmentative devices (Smart Board, iPad, etc.).
* Conforms to safety standards as prescribed.
* Ability to work with students and adults in a variety of settings on and off school campus areas.
* Ability to commute outside of attendance area as required by certified personnel in order to transport students to programs not available within the student's school of attendance.
* Ability to take direction from and provide assistance to the Special Education teacher in charge of the special education program.
* Performs and participates in other related duties as assigned by the building administrator or designee.
* Ability to appropriately handle stress and interact with others, including supervisors, coworkers, students, and the community.
* Regular and consistent punctuality and attendance are essential functions of the job.
ACCOUNTABILITIES :
Works under the direct supervision of a licensed teacher and is evaluated by the site administration utilizing teacher input.
POSITION EXPECTATIONS:
* Knowledge of CPR/AED and Universal Precautions.
* Ability to work effectively with special needs students.
* Ability to interpret and apply oral and written instructions.
* Ability to perform several tasks and determine priorities.
* Ability to deal with unusual behavior and crisis situations.
* Ability to learn and apply school rules, regulations, and procedures.
* Ability to complete routine records.
* Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.
* Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
* Willingness to attend training as it relates to implementation of IEPs.
American Sign Language (ASL) Expectations when assigned to ASL:
* Experience working with students who are deaf or hard of hearing
* Knowledge of deaf culture
* Ability to communicate via ASL with students.
* Perform specialized duties requiring…
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