Paraeducator Behavior & Instructional Support - SPED

Job Summary

Current and future vacancies and substitutes. This is a full-time position (35 hours/week, 10 months/year) and is dedicated to supporting students and staff within a Special Education setting. Working hours are 8:00am - 2:30pm. Benefited position.

Basic function:
Under the direction of an administrator of student services, assists a certificated teacher(s) or specialist(s) in providing behavior support to students; perform independent paraprofessional duties related to regular and special education students with significant behavioral concerns; perform instructional support and follow-up activities. Positions in this class are distinguished from other Para educator positions by assignment to a variety of Special Education and General Education classrooms throughout the district to implement behavioral intervention plans designed by district behavior specialists;

provides specialized assistance requiring specific training in behavior related programs; provides instruction to entry-level instructional assistants; assist supervisor on organizational and procedural issues, and perform other related duties as required.

Education and experience:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and demonstrated experience in working with children in a learning situation, preferably children with special needs. College level training in child care, psychology, education and training of atypical children preferred. Forty hours of documented behavior training preferred. Attendance at district-established on-going training sessions and clinics are requirements for continued employment. Must meet one of the following: 48 college units (copy of transcript required) OR AA or higher (copy of transcript confirming degree required) OR passing score on our district's written exam.

• Copy of transcript
• Resume

Written and oral exam notifications will be sent through the Edjoin email or via an email from eSkills.

Please note:

If you are contracted with Maxim/Amergis, Strategic Kids, or Talent Colab and work at Westminster School District, unfortunately, we will not be able to consider your application for employment.