Special Education Paraeducator

Position Type:
Paraeducator/Paraeducator Special Education
Date Posted:
7/28/2026
Location:
Laurel Hill Elementary
Date Available:
08/27/2026
Closing Date:
06/01/2027
Position / Title: Paraeducator - Cross Categorical (including ELL)
Bargaining Unit: DUEA
Department/Location: Specialized Student Services
Calendar Days: 193
Reports To: Building Principal and Assigned Teacher
JD Revision Date: 07/17/2024
Supervises: N/A
Function / Position Summary
To support the program in providing a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity, interests, and needs of students with an IEP. Perform duties and activities under direct supervision of a certified staff member. Adhere to published policies and procedures distributed by the district and school. Maintain confidentiality of student, staff and department information within the school and community.
Job Duties / Responsibilities

Implement individual or small group instructional lessons under the supervision of a certified teacher.
Familiarize self with goals/objectives for mainstream/IEP students in the classroom.
Facilitate implementation of functional community-based curriculum as assigned.
Follow through on set behavioral programs and procedures.
Document student behavior as directed by the teacher.
Collaborate with the teacher, prepare and maintain materials.
Escort students within the building, as directed by the classroom teacher
Work cooperatively with the classroom teacher by assisting with any related activity specific to the students' IEP.
Lift, transfer, position, toilet, etc. (this is special skills only)
Provide input to the classroom teacher regarding student-para interactions.
Attend staff meetings and staff development activities as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Education
Para Educator, Substitute, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License required.
Minimum education requirement for a Para Educator License is completion of at least 60 semester hours of college course work or a passing score on the ETS Para Pro exam or two specific Work Keys exams.
Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred. Certain assignments require Bilingual - Spanish/English.
Experience / Knowledge
Effective communication skills.
Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.
Physical Demands
Lift, transfer, position, toileting etc. (for special skills positions only)
Excellent physical agility and quick response time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Terms of Employment
This is a 10-month position, 6.5 hours per day.
Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement as applicable.
Minimum $22.48/hr per union agreement
Benefits & Pension eligible position, see attached.
This position requires a license. Click here and scroll down for answers to Para Educator Licensure frequently asked questions.

Attachment(s):
DUEA 2025.pdf
DUEA Salary Schedule SY22-25.pdf