SIBS Special Education Paraprofessional

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Primary

Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self‑help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED;
  Educational Aide Certificate issued by SBEC;
  Paraprofessional Assessment Certificate, Associates Degree or two years (48 semester hours) of college.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to work with children with disabilities;
  Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
  Ability to communicate effectively.
• Experience: Two years of experience working with children.

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

• Help meet the individual needs of students, including transferring them to and from wheelchairs, lifting and positioning them, and interpreting instructions.
• Help students manage physical and personal care needs, such as bathroom use, personal hygiene, and feeding.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive behavior when necessary.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with assigned students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or Adaptive PE.
• Assist assigned students throughout the school day, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.
• Help teacher maintain data records on learning and behavior.
• Keep personal car logs for Medicaid and submit monthly for Medicaid‑eligible students.

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Attend trainings on physical restraint each year and CPR training as needed.

Wheelchair lift and ramps; walkers; special‑needs chair bars in bathrooms; computers and other assistive devices as needed.

• Tools/Equipment:
  Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.
• Posture:
  Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion:
  Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting:
  Occasional light lifting and carrying.
• Environment:
  May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional district‑wide travel.
• Mental Demands:
  Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

Job : 5795469

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $17.21 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Hope de Lemos, Principal
• Klein Road Elementary
• Phone:
• Email: rebeccadelemos