Special Education Paraprofessional

Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Assistant

Date Posted:
7/7/2025

Location:
James A. Garfield ECLC

Date Available:
09/01/2025 Paraprofessional, Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS :

1. College degree, preferably in a related field or parapro assessment
2. Demonstrated ability to work well with others, especially student employers.

3. Knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices preferred.
4. Ability to understand the jobs for which students are being trained.
5. Demonstrate punctuality when reporting to bus and job sites.
6. Ability to maintain basic files and records and assist the teacher in the classroom.
7. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
8. Ability to work on site during the hours required.
9. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.



Reports To: Principal/Special Services Department/ Structured Learning Experience Teacher /Transition Coordinator

General Duties and Job Goals : To assist in the special education program by working with individual and/or small groups of disabled students to provide them support in the classroom at the direction of the teacher and behaviorist.


duties of a special education aide

1. Provide direct supports to students with exceptional / special education needs as specified and mandated through their Individual Education Plans;
2. Monitor activities and behaviors of the students under their supervision during program activities to ensure physical and environmental safety, or for the purpose of reporting on critical / behavioral accidents or incidents;
3. Work to communicate the needs of the school and the students to student employers;
4. Assist students with the understanding of rules and regulations.
5. Conduct data collection as required;
6. Maintains student confidentiality;
7. Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Salary and work year to be determined by the Board of Education and the GFT.

EVALUATION: Annually in accordance with the board's policy on evaluation of non-certified staff.