Paraprofessional; Teacher Assistant; Special Education

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The Shore Center / Bayshore Jointure Commission

FT Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant) - Special Education

• Date Posted: 8/3/2026
• Location:
  
  Bayshore Jointure Commission (The Shore Center)
• Date Available:
  
  09/01/2026

The Shore Center, a public school for children with autism, is seeking a qualified candidates to fill fulltime positions as a special education 1:1 paraprofessional . 2026-27 School Year - (6) positions available

• High School Diploma
• Experience working with students with autism spectrum disorders a plus, but not necessary
• Experience as a paraprofessional or instructional aide/assistance a plus, but not necessary
• Dedicated to helping students with special needs succeed
• Possess strong interpersonal skills in communication, patience and kindness
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and take direction
• Professional development provided

2026 - 27 F/T:
Annual Salary range from $32,336 to $33,791;
Single Medical,Prescription and Dental Benefits(eligible after 60 days). Paid Sick and Personal Days

REPORTS TO:

Principal/Vice Principal or other appropriately certified staff memberas designated by the Superintendent.

• Assists the student(s) to whom assigned in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, toileting , ect. when necessary.
• Accommodates the special needs of a student(s) with physical, emotional, behavioral and mental disabilities providing supplemental services as necessary.
• Meets student(s) at the bus at the start of the day and insure student(s) is safely placed on the bus at the end of the day, when necessary.
• Assists in the implementation of unique intervention strategies to manage aggressive student behavior.
• Assist the special education teacher in providing a student(s) with equal access to district adopted core curriculum in various settings.
• Participates in daily activities, training sessions and special activities to assist in the implementation of IEP goals.
• Assists in implementing instruction necessary for assigned student(s) to meet IEP goals.
• Maintains and monitors effective group and individual student behavior to provide an optimum learning environment, implementing established disciple practice and policy.
• Assists in the evaluation of student performance by administering informal assessments.
• Collects data through assessments or observation on student academic and behavioral progress.
• Assists with preparation of, and works with specialized instructional materials.
• Observes and reports unsafe working conditions.
• Duplicates and assembles instructional materials using office equipment, computer and audio visual equipment.
• Assist student(s) appropriately when the student is physically challenged.
• Provide supervision to special education students during non-instructional periods.

• Maintain required documents, records and files.
• Maintains inventory of special education books, supplies and equipment in the classroom.
• Assist in the maintenance of student files and retrieval of pertinent information.
• Performs all other duties from time to time that may be assigned by the Principal/Teacher, Superintendent or his/her designee.

Full-time 10 months

EOE

Postings current as of 8/20/2026 10:20:17 AM CST.

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