Certified Paraprofessionals - Special Education

Placement Information

8 CERTIFIED Special education paraprofessionals supporting special education, general education, and inclusion settings

Specific assignment details and school locations will be determined after interviews with SCCSS directors and principals. Candidate placement will be based on several factors, including:

• Relevant experience
• Candidate preferences
• The district's highest areas of need

The goal is to align each candidate with the most appropriate school and grade level while meeting the district's staffing priorities.

• 7th and 8th grade Inclusion Para positions at Mercer Middle School
• Inclusion para at Isle of Hope K8
• Inclusion para at DeRenne Middle School
• Inclusion para at Rice Creek K8
• 1:1 Dedicated para for 10th grade student at Jenkins High School (physical strength needed)
• 1
  
  PSI para and one Inclusion para at May Howard Elementary

The School Aide is an individual who works with students requiring instructional, and/or behavioral assistance under the supervision of the special education department, teacher and/or supervising designee. The School Aide may also provide support services to assist students with personal, physical mobility and therapeutic care needs, as established by a rehabilitation health practitioner, social worker or other health care professional.

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Comply with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.