Special Education Paraprofessional
Listed on 2026-07-12
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare
Job Title
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma (must provide documentation)
Associate Degree or higher or 48 credit hours of higher education or pass a Para Pro test or ACT Work Keys (must have one completed prior to being hired and provide documentation)
Valid driver's license may be required
Must be able to bend, crouch, kneel, grasp, lift to 50 lbs, carry, push and pull to assist children with disabilities
* OSDE Paraprofessional Certificate Preferred
Must be completed within the first 120 calendar days of employment (district provides training):
24 hour SDE Paraprofessional training or SDE approved equivalent
CPR and First Aid Training
Universal Precautions Training (Bloodborne Pathogens)
Essential Job Functions:
Direct and indirect instruction and supervision of students
Maintain professionalism, i.e. confidentiality, adhere to school schedules, refer parents/other professionals/phone calls to the teacher/principal regarding any questions, clarifications other than routine matters
Respect, support and implement the philosophy of the classroom teacher in all environments at site
Assist teacher(s) with the preparation of materials and classroom cleaning protocols
Adheres to schedule, assisting students with transitions as appropriate (lunch, bathroom, specials).
Assists in lifting students as instructed for safety from chair to and from changing table and/or toilet
Assists student with diapering/toileting, feeding/tube feeding needs as appropriate
Collaborates with service providers PT, OT, SLP, vision and/or orientation specialists to assist with meeting the physical and training needs of students
Attend staffing and IEP meetings at the request of the team
Supervise non-instructional activities
Clerical tasks - charting, data collecting, record-keeping, etc.
Maintain required 6 hours of professional development (yearly)-may include CPI training
Maintain CPR/First Aid certification
Attend staff meetings as requested
Assist with special events as requested
Assist with student needs as listed on IEP
Performs all other duties as assigned by a supervisor
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