Paraeducator - Special Education

Para educator I, Special Education

To establish an eligibility list to fill part time vacancies and substitute assignments, 10 months per year (school year). The established eligibility list will remain in effect for six months. Final date to receive applications FOR THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS: Applications are submitted TESTING PROCESS:

A) Multiple Choice Test = 40% weighting on final score Tentatively scheduled for as early as Friday, May 22, 2026

B) Structured Interview = 60% weighting on final score Tentatively scheduled for as early as TBD Structured interviews will be held once per month. Applicants will be tested on English - Language Arts, Math and Ability to Assist in Instruction. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job posting by the Final date to receive applications in order to move forward in the testing process.

Those with the highest scores on the multiple choice test will be invited to the structured interview. The testing process is subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email The information included in the Work Experience section of the application will determine whether applicants meet minimum qualifications. Please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields.

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Summary Assists a teacher, specialist or therapist in providing instructional and behavior support to individual or small groups of special education students to enhance learning. Monitors and reports student progress regarding behavior and academic performance. Assists students in developing various self-help skills, including hygiene, eating, social, community and leisure/recreational skills.

Distinguishing Career Features The Para educator I, Special Education is the first level in a career path for special education instructional support. The Para educator provides instructional assistance to general education classrooms where activities can be carried out by an incumbent who meets NCLB requirements, namely the passing of a competency assessment. Advancement to levels I-II requires more advanced knowledge, skill, and ability to work with special student populations or in specially recognized skill areas.

Paraeducators I-II are assigned to Special Education. Paraeducators II provide routine health care assistance to students requiring special accommodations and services in addition to supporting curriculum. Advancement potential also exists to higher levels of specialized support which have unique titles, qualifications, and/or require certification or a license.

• Provides academic, behavior and social instructional assistance to individual or small groups of special education students. Works on an in-depth basis with individual or small groups of students to execute individual lesson plans and alternative strategies for maximizing learning experiences. Reinforces learning experiences for students. Assists teacher, specialist or therapist in assessing student ability and progress; provides information and discusses student daily activities, progress and needs.
• Assists students with personal hygiene and in developing self-help grooming skills as appropriate, such as dressing and undressing, eating, washing, oral care and toileting; assists in changing diapers as needed. Assists students in learning independent living skills such as walking safely to a destination, using public transportation and complying with traffic signals, proper money handling, and food purchasing.
• Lifts, moves and adjusts students, especially non-ambulatory students. Assists students onto and off of buses;
  Paraeducators I, Special Education assigned to a bus run assist in loading students on and unloading students off buses, and securing wheelchairs, car seats and students into position on the bus. Places students in standers, on wedges and in wheelchairs; positions students in splints, body jackets, braces, side liners and adapted p.e. equipment as appropriate; assists in student positioning as necessary.
• Assists students in community based instruction; accompanies and assists students during the transporting and instruction in off-campus or community based settings. Escorts students, using public transportation or walking, to off-campus locations (such as libraries, parks, shopping malls and restaurants) to enhance student community awareness and to develop maximum independence and self-esteem. May train and assist students at job sites with duties and a variety of activities as necessary according to individual needs, and under the guidance and direction of a teacher, transitional assistant, or designated administrator.
• Organizes materials and supplies to…