Special Education Paraeducator Dayton Elem

Special Education Para educator (2026-27) - Dayton Elem

Job : 5722197

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: August 2026

We are recruiting for a Special Education Para educator to serve Dayton Elementary for the  school year. This position is 37.5 hours per week on a school‑year schedule. The start date will be August 2026.

As the special education para educator, you will report directly to the Special Education Teacher and support students with disabilities in a variety of school settings. Your key responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Special Education Teacher with lesson‑plan preparation, one‑on‑one and small‑group instruction, classroom management, student observation and assessment, and communication with parents and staff.
• Collecting data and reporting student progress, and maintaining accurate data‑collection records.
• Providing positive behavior‑management support consistent with the IEP or IFSP.
• Assisting students with positioning, moving, and personal hygiene needs (including tube feeding, catheterization, diaper changes, and toileting).
• Supervising students and attending to their physical needs.
• Participating in staff meetings, in‑service programs, workshops, and seminars; attending parent conferences as a member of the education team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary: $21.27–$26.31 per hour. Offers are made at the beginning of the range. Regular attendance is required to maintain a consistent, positive learning environment.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Must meet one of the following educational requirements:
    • Associate’s Degree OR
    • 48 semester or 72 quarter credits from an accredited college or university OR
    • Passing score of 455 on the Para Pro Assessment OR
    • Passing score of 220 on the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment OR
    • 65% on The Master Teacher, Inc. Para educator Online Training Program
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in a special education classroom setting.
  • Knowledge of programs and services for students with disabilities.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Classroom setting, may move between classrooms to provide services.
• Assisting with and attending to the physical needs of students, including moving, positioning, and personal hygiene (tube feeding, catheterization, diaper changes, toileting).
• Sitting, standing, and stooping as needed for instruction.
• Regular attendance during assigned work schedule.
• Travel within ESD 112 region for meetings and trainings.

Position Type: Part‑time

Salary: $21 to $26 per hour

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