Special Education Paraeducator (High School)

Special Education Paraeducator (High School) JobID: 885

• Position Type:

  Special Education Paraeducator/Para/ High School Special Education Paraeducator

• Date Posted:

  8/14/2026

• Location:

  High School

Job Title: SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATE

Starting pay:$16.25/hour

Reports to: Building Principal and Special Education Director

Frequently must accept direction from the Lead teacher.

Status:HourlyFLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Date Revised: June, 2026

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of a certified staff member, may assist students by helping individuals or small groups of students with academic support implementing instruction, reinforcing learning skills, reinforcing school-wide discipline procedures, movement to & from classes, bus, etc., and personal health & hygiene.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist teachers with educational activities, including:

• Assists in preparing materials for instruction by setting up and using computers, and audiovisual equipment and materials.

• Assists in organizing and utilizing reference and source materials

• assessing student work.

• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Education Plans.

• Assist in implementing consistent behavior management strategies and procedures.

• Supervise students in the lunchroom, recess, classrooms, halls, bus loading/unloading, and in those areas as requested.

• Makes quick, responsible decisions regarding student welfare and safety, including counseling students regarding conduct and self-discipline.

• Assist students with work completion.

• Completes Medicaid documentation as req uired.

• Reports incidents of unusual nature to teachers and principal.

• Maintains confidentiality of student information

• Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities, as needed.

• Feed, toilet and diaper students as needed.

• Attends in-service training and school meetings as appropriate.

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must be 18 years of age

• Experience working with school age children in the education setting preferred.

• Knowledge or the ability to be trained to meet the responsibilities of the job.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Para-educator certification preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:

• Basic problem solving skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to operate typical office equipment, such as telephones, computers, copier, fax machines, e-mail, etc.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to engage students with special needs

• Ability to learn information presented to student in classes such that they can support the student's participation in the curriculum presented.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changes without notice.

• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.

• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.

• Ability to establish a positive relationship with students, staff and families.

• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to appropriate supervisor/administrator.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works in standard office and school building environments.

• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regularly required to use hands to manipulate or feel for objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear.

• Must be ability to move throughout the school and classroom which would involve standing, walking, kneeling, bending, etc.

• Must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds

• Must be capable of squatting up to 2 minutes at a time

• Must be capable of bending over up to 3 minutes at a time

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