Middle School Sped Para Professional

Corvallis School District 1; Middle School; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

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Benefit package

Job summary

Corvallis School District is seeking a dedicated Special Education Paraprofessional to support instructional staff in delivering IEP-based materials and activities. You will tutor students, supervise classroom and field activities, assist with testing, and help maintain records in a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications include two years of college and an associate degree or higher, plus experience with children, preferably with special needs.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least two years of college; associate or higher degree preferred.
• Ability to assist in reading, writing, and math instruction.
• One year of paid or volunteer experience with children in educational settings, preferably with special needs.
• Knowledge of child growth, development, and behavior in special education.
• Capable of following IEP-related instructions and classroom routines.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructional staff in developing various instructional materials.
• Support presentation and practice of learning activities per student's IEP.
• Tutor students individually or in small groups.
• Monitor and assist students during drills, practice, and study activities.
• Supervise special education students in classroom, trips, playground, and bus duty.
• Read aloud to students, explain words, and provide learning examples.
• Assist in student hygiene and behavior management with positive reinforcement.
• Maintain reports, records, and general clerical duties.
• Help maintain a neat, orderly learning environment and bulletin boards.

Skills

Student support

Classroom supervision

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Two years of college coursework

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Computer

Calculator

Copier

Telephone/voicemail

Fax

Job description

• Date Posted: 4/28/2026
• Location: Middle School

1 FTE 9 month position

$15.90 per hour

Benefit package

Corvallis School District

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

REPORTS TO: Special Education Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists instructional personnel with development of a variety of instructional materials.
• Assists in presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises in compliance with the student's IEP (if applicable),
• Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow up learning activity.
• Monitors and assists students through drills, practice, and study activities following presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel.
• Assists in supervision of special education students in the classroom, on study trip activities, on the playground, and in bus duty, as directed.
• Listens to students reading, reads to students, explains words and meanings, rephrases materials, and provides similar learning examples.
• Assists students in their personal hygiene (if applicable).
• Assists in management and shaping of student behavior through use of positive reinforcement strategies.
• Assists in maintaining a variety of reports and records.
• Performs general clerical duties for instructional personnel.
• Assists in maintaining student discipline.
• Assists in scoring tests; computes and records test scores.
• Assists in maintaining neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment, including designing and displaying bulletin boards.

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of at least two years of study at an institute of higher education; obtain an associate or higher degree or meet a rigorous standard of quality; and can demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment the knowledge of and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and math; one year paid or volunteer experience working with children in educational or child-care setting highly desirable, preferably involving children with special needs.
• Knowledge of general concepts of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics in special education programs assigned.
• Knowledge of special education goals and objectives.
• Basic arithmetical concepts.
• Learn and utilize standard teaching aids and office machines.
• Perform routine clerical work and light typing.
• Learn and utilize basic methods and procedures to be followed in instructional settings in special education programs of assignment.
• Demonstrate understanding, patient, warm, and receptive attitude toward children with special needs.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents, and general public.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

EQUIPMENT USED

Computer, calculator, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax, special needs equipment including wheelchairs, lifts, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside but may be assigned to outside activities. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, walk, and stand; twist at neck, bend at waist; kneel; reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments. May be required to lift or move up to 25 pounds.

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are usually available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.

The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For those classified employees employed under a written contract for a specified term, nothing contained in this job description shall create a property right beyond the specified duration of the employment contract.

Employment Term

9 Months

$15.90 per hour

Postings current as of 10/6/2026 5:43:41 PM CST.

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