Paraprofessional, Special Education (Sped) - Moderate Needs

Paraprofessional, Special Education (Sped) - Moderate Needs

• Date Posted:
  7/27/2026
• Closing Date:
  08/02/2026

Job Title: Paraprofessional, Special Education (Sped) - Moderate Needs
Pay Program: Support Staff Non-Exempt
Pay Range: Range 8 ($19.68 - $21.96)
Work Year: Student Contact Days (School Calendar) 173 days / 8 hours per day
Reports to: Building Leader/Special Education Coordinator
Direct Reports: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Operating under the direction of the Building Leader and licensed special education staff, this position provides instructional, behavioral, and personal-care support to students with moderate needs. This position assists with the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), supports academic and social-emotional skill development, reinforces positive behavior strategies, and helps maintain a structured and supportive learning environment. This position also assists with data collection, personal care needs, delegated health services (as appropriate), and safety procedures across school settings.

This position may involve working with individual students or small groups and requires strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability to meet diverse student needs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of responsibility, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.

1. Instructional Support

• Support teacher-directed instruction in individual, small-group, and classroom settings.
• Assist in implementing IEP goals, accommodations, and modifications under the direction of licensed staff.
• Prepare, adapt, and organize instructional materials, schedules, visuals, and multi-sensory supports as directed.
• Reinforce academic skills through guided practice, prompting, cueing, and modeling.
• Support assistive technology, communication tools, and other adaptive materials after training.

2. Data Collection and Documentation

• Collect data on student IEP goals, general education goals, behavior plans, and interventions.
• Review collected data with special education staff to support progress monitoring.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records.

3. Behavior Monitoring and Support

• Support implementation of positive behavior intervention plans and classroom routines.
• Reinforce social-emotional learning strategies and teach replacement behaviors as directed.
• Assist with de-escalation, redirection, and problem-solving strategies using district-approved practices.
• Maintain a calm, supportive presence when students experience frustration or behavioral challenges.

4. Personal Care and Hygiene Support

• Assist students with personal care needs such as toileting/diapering, hygiene, feeding, dressing, or medication support under direction or delegation by a School Nurse (RN).
• Support mobility needs including walking, wheelchairs, lifts, positioning, or transferring as trained.
• Follow student health and safety plans developed by district nursing and therapy staff.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary environment and follow infection-control procedures.

5. Delegated Nursing Support

• Assist with delegated healthcare tasks as permitted by district policy and training.
• Provide support with medication administration, G-tube feeding, seizure response, catheterization, or other delegated tasks as assigned.
• Follow direction of licensed nursing staff and maintain accurate documentation.

6. Student Supervision and Safety

• Supervise students during transitions, recess, lunch, arrival/dismissal, hallways, and field trips.
• Ensure student safety and monitor for risk during all activities.
• Provide support on transportation (including riding buses) when assigned, with schedule adjustments as needed.

7. Team Collaboration and Development

• Participate in team meetings, planning sessions, and problem-solving meetings.
• Attend building-level…