The special education paraprofessional provides instructional, developmental, behavioral, and personal support to young children with disabilities. The special education paraprofessional works under the direction of special education, general education, and campus administration to support students’ individual needs, promote independence, and help students access and participate in developmentally appropriate learning activities. The special education paraprofessional supports students' individual needs and assists with personal care routines. The special education paraprofessional should demonstrate patience, compassion, flexibility, reliability, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with young children with a variety of developmental and educational needs.
EducationCertificationLicense	High School Diploma or GED
Experience	Experience working with young children; preferred experience working with young children with special needs
Special KnowledgeSkills	The special education paraprofessional should have knowledge of age-appropriate practices for young children, ability to follow and implement directions, instructional plans, and student IEP supports, ability to use positive behavior supports to maintain a calm, safe, and nurturing environment, and ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student information and records.
Physical Demands	The special education paraprofessional should be able to lift, position, transfer, and assist students as required by their individual needs and plans; ability to assist young children with personal care needs
Duties/Responsibilities	Assist in providing individualized instruction and support aligned with student IEP goals and needs. Support students in developing functional, social, communication, self-help, and independence skills. Support students during arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, transportation, assemblies, field trips, and other school activities as assigned. Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and records. Follow all district, campus, special education, safety, and emergency procedures.
District Employees	Stephanie Bradley, Primary Principal
Outside Applicants	Stephanie Bradley, Primary Principal
Application Deadline	11-16-26