Substitute - Paraeducator​/Special Education

Applications will be accepted beginning
Friday, September 5, 2025 12:00 AM
(Pacific Standard Time)

A para educator instructs students in an individual or group setting. He/She helps with assigned learning activities and provides assistance to students under the direction of the special education teacher.

• Provide one-on-one instruction/supervision in self-contained classroom as needed.
• Keep student/staff information confidential.
• Provide instructional support to students in accordance with teacher directions.
• Record data on individual student progress in the curriculum and behavior program.
• Assist student(s) with behavior management by consistently following the plan developed by the staff including but not limited to redirecting, teaching replacement behavior and providing reinforcement.
• Work cooperatively with members of the team.
• Develop a rapport with special needs or at-risk students.
• Perform computer tasks that are needed for the program as directed by supervisors.
• Be familiar with special education and district policies and procedures.
• Promote student independence in the school setting.
• Refer concerns for safety, health and discipline to the supervising teacher or principal.
• Perform other tasks as reasonably requested by the teacher or administrators.
• Ability to respond appropriately to aggressive and physical behaviors. Ability to utilize de‑escalation techniques.
• Physically capable of lifting a student (must be able to lift 50 pounds). Heavier lifting will utilize a two person lift or assistive devices. Willing and physically capable of kneeling, bending and working or sitting on the floor with students, based on student needs.
• Ability to attend to personal care of students, such as; toileting, lifting, transferring, changing, feeding and providing other services, depending on the needs of the student(s).
• Ability to perform varied tasks in a busy atmosphere.
• Playground, lunchroom and pickup/dropoff supervision.

Two years of college credits required or completion of Praxis Exam with a passing score.

References provided must complete the automated survey they will receive via email, and/or provide a reference letter in order for the job application to be complete.