Paraprofessional

School-Based Substitute Paraprofessional (Floater)

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

The Stepping Stones Group is seeking dedicated Substitute Paraprofessionals to join our team for the rest of the 2026-2027 school year. This is more than a job. It's a chance to use your experience with students who have significant medical and behavioral needs, moving where support is needed most. After a few substitute assignments, strong candidates move into a standard assignment that runs through the end of the school year. We have multiple part-time openings.

You'll work with teachers and special education staff to provide one-on-one, two-on-one, or classroom support to students with moderate to severe needs, including students who are medically fragile.

• Pay: $22-$24 per hour
• Schedule: Part-time floater, Monday-Friday, 3-5 days per week, about 10-30 hours per week (6 hours per day plus a 30-minute unpaid break). Mondays and Fridays are required for substitute coverage.
• Availability: Be ready by 6:30 AM each morning to receive assignment details, and send your availability the night before. Assignments are first come, first served, with a 5-10 minute response time.
• Setting: Onsite, elementary through high school, one-on-one, two-on-one, and classroom support in special education and general education settings
• Sites: Possible support at 1-3 school sites
• Start date: Immediate, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (early June)
• Employment type: W-2
• Location: Shared with candidates during the application process

Cover classrooms and provide one-on-one, two-on-one, and classroom support as a floating substitute. Support students with moderate to severe needs, including self-injurious behavior and elopement, using positive reinforcement and approved safety procedures. Assist students with medical needs, including g-tube feeding and other medical support, as trained. Assist with personal care and daily needs, including toileting and diapering, feeding, and mobility. Provide behavioral support and intervention, emotional support, and general academic support. Collect and document data as directed by the teacher and school team. Support implementation of IEP accommodations and behavior plans as directed. Assist the teacher(s) and classroom aides as needed. Check in each morning and send your availability the night before so assignments can be prepared. Maintain accurate documentation and student records, and maintain confidentiality.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1.5-2 years of experience in a special education setting supporting students with severe needs and medically fragile caseloads, including g-tube support and other medical needs
• Experience handling any caseload, from moderate to intensive behaviors with elopement, along with a range of medical support
• Comfort with and ability to provide toileting and diapering assistance
• Availability to be on call by 6:30 AM, with a response time of 5-10 minutes
• Availability on Mondays and Fridays for substitute coverage
• Openness to floating between classrooms and school sites
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to follow instructional plans, classroom procedures, and behavioral support strategies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Authorization to work in the United States; English proficiency

Flexible part-time hours that fit around school, family, or another job. A clear path from substitute work to a standard assignment. Build advanced skills in medical support and behavior management for students with the highest needs. Work alongside experienced teachers, nurses, therapists, and educational professionals. Follow a predictable school schedule, with weekends, evenings, holidays, and school breaks typically off.

• Competitive pay of $22-$24 per hour
• Health and wellness benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Continuing education resources
• Employee referral bonus program
• Responsive and supportive leadership
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Meaningful work that directly impacts students and communities

Ability to remain active throughout the school day, including frequent standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, and repositioning. Ability to lift, transfer, reposition, or physically assist students safely. Ability to respond quickly and safely to elopement, self-injurious behavior, and medical situations, and follow approved safety procedures. Ability to assist with toileting, diapering, and feeding. Additional requirements may vary by assignment.

Successful Substitute Paraprofessionals are patient, dependable, adaptable, and calm under pressure. They respond quickly, adjust to new classrooms and students, follow medical and behavior plans closely, and treat every student with dignity.

We believe every child deserves exceptional support for their academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth. We partner with schools across the country to provide high-quality educational services that help students build confidence, develop new skills, and reach meaningful milestones, and we give our team members the support, training, and resources to thrive.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today. Please share your experience supporting students with severe and medically fragile needs, and confirm that you can be available by 6:30 AM and on Mondays and Fridays. Submit your application and our team will be in touch.