Special Education Paraprofessional

Openings as of 5/28/2026

Special Education Paraprofessional

• Position Type:
  Support Staff
• Date Posted: 5/15/2026
• Location:
  
  District Wide

Provide academic, functional, and behavioral support to assigned student(s) as directed by the Special Education Teacher and/or Classroom Teacher. Support Special Education teacher with daily routines and expectations within the classroom.

• Full-time - with benefits, and Part-time available
• Monday-Friday, 184 days/year
• Range 08, Starting Salary $16.00

• Provide instructional support to the teacher or assigned student(s) by assisting in differentiated instruction and formative and summative assessment.
• Provide functional support to assigned student(s) to assist with toileting, feeding, and/or safety (in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playground, etc.).
• Carry out strategies and intervention as per student behavioral support plans. Collect data on individual student academic and behavioral support plans.
• Work with student to encourage regular daily attendance and develop positive mentor relationships with assigned student.
• Provide support to assigned student in support settings and push them into mainstream classes to provide support services to the student in a least restrictive setting.
• Gather data for progress monitoring for the teacher.
• Provide assigned student(s) one-to-one support on using assistive technology, as appropriate.
• Provide support for student health needs to include training on seizure protocols, diabetes protocols CGM Blood Sugar Monitor, hearing aids, and lift transfer procedures as well as specialized equipment.
• Assist teacher and student(s) in community-based instructional opportunities to generalize taught skills and learn and practice necessary skills for the environment.
• Provide clerical support to the teacher, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Special Education Teacher, Classroom Teacher and/or Special Education Supervisor.

• High school diploma or equivalent necessary

• An associate degree or higher
• Completed at least two years of postsecondary study (48 credits)
• The successful completion of a state or locally developed assessment

• Current PA Criminal History background check
• Current Federal Criminal background check
• Current Child Abuse background check

Interested candidates should submit an online application. Questions can be directed to HROffice
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