Special Education Paraprofessional

Position Type:
School Support Staff/Special Education Teaching Assistant

Date Posted:
2/19/2026

Location:
District-Wide

Date Available:
07/27/2026 Position Title: Special Education Paraprofessional (Teacher Assistant)


Reports To: School Principal


Job Goal: Enhance the learning environment for students and teachers by providing assistance in assigned areas


Term of Employment: 10 months


Responsibilities: (Include but are not limited to)
• Know and follow all school board policies.
• To provide clerical assistance for an assigned group of teachers.
• To provide instructional assistance for an assigned group of teachers
• Monitor student behavior to assure compliance with all school rules.
• Assist students with special needs including but not limited to physical handicaps.
• Provide direct supervision of students when directed by the teaching or administrative staff.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Principal.


Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to interpret policies as related to job functions.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates a willingness to work as a team member.
• Demonstrates patience.
• Demonstrates compassion and a pleasant demeanor.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees.
• Ability to perform any physical duties associated with this position (e.g., lifting up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, sitting for long periods of time, walking, seeing, standing for extended periods of time, etc.).