1:1 Paraeducator

Bristol Public Schools; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Public Schools is seeking a 1:1 Paraeducator to assist in small group and individual instruction at Mountain View School. This position requires supporting students under the guidance of the special education teacher and maintaining discipline.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and the ability to work effectively with both special needs and regular students. The role offers a work day of 6.5 hours from 8:40 AM to 3:40 PM.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Basic knowledge of job-related computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with instruction under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Maintain discipline in the classroom.
• Supervise students during lunch and recess.

Skills

Communication skills

Instructional assistance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of college credit or equivalent

Job description

Date Posted: 6/3/2026

Location: Mountain View School

Date Available: As soon as possible

Position Title

1:1 Paraeducator

Department

MOUTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Reports To

Special Education Teacher

Summary

Assist in small group and individual pupil instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist students with instruction under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Assist teacher in maintaining discipline.
• Assist teacher with instructional activities.
• Escort students from room to room.
• Toileting students is required.
• Involves work with both special education and regular students.
• Assist teaching staff in the implementation of IEP.
• Supervise students while they are at recess and lunch.
• Assist students with classroom assignments.
• Copy materials for instructional purposes.
• Assist teacher in filing material and preparing all necessary paperwork.
• Alert teachers to problems that may be observed.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/Or Experience

High School Diploma or General Education Degree. Two years of college credit OR hold an associate's (or higher) degree; OR successful completion of a paraprofessional assessment which assesses content knowledge in mathematics, reading and writing and an understanding of how to assist in the instruction of these topics (Parapro Assessment).

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Computer Skills

Basic knowledge and experience with job related computer hardware and software applications.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and must be able to push items of fifty (50) pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is typical of classrooms having school children and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. This employee will work throughout the school building, on school grounds and occasionally off campus. The paraprofessional is responsible for the safety and well‑being of students in his/her charge.

Salary

Per contractual agreement

Work Hours

6.5 hours per day (8:40 am to 3:40 pm)

Date of Service

As soon as possible

The information contained in this posting description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.