Associate

Associate / Special Education Paraeducator

Provide direct instructional, behavioral, and personal care support to students with special needs under the direction of a licensed Special Education Teacher, helping ensure a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Instructional Support: Assist individual students or small groups with academic tasks, reinforcing lessons prepared by the teacher.

• IEP & Behavior Support: Help implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and positive behavior intervention plans; track and record daily progress or behavior data.

• Personal Care: Provide assistance with daily living needs as needed (e.g., mobility, feeding, personal hygiene/toileting).

• Supervision: Monitor assigned students during non-instructional times, including recess, lunch, hallway transitions, and bus loading/unloading.

• Classroom Assistance: Assist with setting up equipment, adapting learning materials, and maintaining an orderly classroom.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required

• Experience: Experience working with children or individuals with special needs preferred.

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Skills:

• Strong patience, empathy, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to follow teacher directions and district policies consistently.

• Ability to maintain strict student confidentiality.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to bend, stoop, stand for extended periods, and occasionally lift or assist students.

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Salary Range

$13.00 and up depending on experience

Temporary or Seasonal Position

No