Autism-Focused Paraprofessional, Special Education

The Global Institute for Health and Human Rights; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford Schools in the United States is seeking a Paraprofessional – Special Education Level 2 for the 2026-2027 school year. The role works with students with disabilities, providing physical and emotional support to help them benefit from the district’s program, under a Building Administrator.

This full-time position aligns with the 185-day service calendar and the Instructional Support Salary Scale. Candidates need a High School Diploma or equivalent and a dedication to teamwork and ongoing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Basic curriculum expectations and IEP goals and objectives.
• Basic teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assists student(s) in physical tasks and to reinforce instructional content.
• Assists the student(s) in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outer wear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and other self-help or classroom needs and accompanies the student(s) requiring supervision outside the classroom as necessary.
• Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teaching staff, under the direction of the special education teacher
• Establishes an appropriate supportive relationship with the student(s) while maintaining a dialogue with the teaching staff providing information/data regarding student progress and performance.
• Operates and cares for a variety of equipment used in conjunction with the instructional program.
• Assists with maintaining an appropriate classroom environment to include assisting the teacher in devising and implementing special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Assists with the reasonable supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, field trips, and instructional activities and any other school-wide needs.
• Serves as the chief source of information and assistance to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the Special Education teacher.
• Assists with the collection and distribution of instruction material and with record keeping and student documentation.

Skills

Basic computer applications

Awareness of needs of students with di

Basic reading and computation skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Stafford Schools in the United States is seeking a Paraprofessional – Special Education Level 2 for the 2026-2027 school year. The role works with students with disabilities, providing physical and emotional support to help them benefit from the district’s program, under a Building Administrator.

This full-time position aligns with the 185-day service calendar and the Instructional Support Salary Scale. Candidates need a High School Diploma or equivalent and a dedication to teamwork and ongoing