Special Education Paraprofessional

• Date Posted:
  8/25/2026
• Date Available:
  
  ASAP

"Our mission is to ensure that every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills, and character to thrive in a changing world."

Under direction of a principal or assistant principal, Paraprofessionals assist the classroom teacher, special education teacher, or provider with the supervision and instruction of students according to the student's IEP.

• Receives direct supervision from the preschool director, principal, or assistant principal.
• Receives day to day direction from the classroom teacher, special education teacher or special service provider.

• Under teacher direction, provide support in all areas of the classroom; assist with classroom instruction and classroom management.
• Assist and support the teacher in carrying out class rules and expectations to maintain a productive learning environment.
• Assist in covering the class when the teacher is involved in assisting another student or out of the classroom.
• Assist the teacher in enforcing expectations for appropriate classroom behavior and if needed provide clear consequences for inappropriate behavior.
• Provide adequate supervision of students at all times; escort, assist and supervise students in the hallways, lunchroom, playgrounds or outside areas and at school assemblies.
• Assist in proctoring tests.
• Assist the teacher with preparing and organizing instructional materials.
• Conduct small group and individual instruction according to the teacher's lesson plans.
• Assist and support students in routine classroom classroom housekeeping responsibilities.
• Report to work on time and accurately record time worked.
• Monitor student progress and communicate progress to students, parents, teachers and administrators.

• Administers, under supervision, assistance to children needing medical support (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.)
• Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher or special service provider / case manager.
• Under direction from the case manager, implements plans to meet the student's social and daily living skills.
• Implements, under teacher direction, instructional programs in accordance with the IEP.
• Monitors individual students in the classroom, library, hallways, playground, or other outside areas.

• Classroom management
• Basic knowledge of Standards Based Education
• Children with special health care needs
• Age appropriate activities
• Stages of child development
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Modern office procedures and methods.
• Basic computer knowledge

• Perform clerical duties such as filing and copying
• Work efficiently with a service oriented attitude under stressful situations with constant interruption
• Effectively manage time and multiple responsibilities
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Monitor and record student data

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. In order to be highly qualified, the paraprofessional must pass the paraprofessional test or possess an associate's degree in any field of study.

A paraprofessional typically needs to be able to lift and move individuals weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, with the potential to lift heavier weights with the assistance of lifting equipment like a Hoyer lift depending on the specific needs of the student;this may include bending, squatting, kneeling, and reaching to assist with transfers and other physical tasks.

Key points about lifting requirements for a Severe special needs paraprofessional:

• Varying weight capacity:
  The exact weight lifting capacity required will depend on the individual student's needs and physical abilities.
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties including lifting student weighing up to 50 pounds into and out of wheelchairs and special equipment
• Proper lifting techniques:
  Safe lifting techniques like bending at the knees, keeping a wide base of support, and engaging core muscles are crucial.
• Use of assistive devices:
  For heavier individuals, a Hoyer lift or other mechanical lifting equipment may be necessary to safely…