Autism-Support Special Education Paraeducator (32.5 hrs)

Washoe County School District; Nevada; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Washoe County School District seeks a Paraeducator Assistant 3 for Hidden Valley Elementary School. The role supports Special Education students under HQ status, with a 32.5 hr/wk, 182-day schedule.

The candidate assists teachers, maintains records, and helps deliver instructional materials and strategies for autism-focused programs. Qualified applicants must meet mandatory education requirements or pass ParaPathways/ParaPro assessments as described in the posting; Title I eligibility applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 48 sem hrs or higher degree preferred.
• Alternative: ParaPathways or ParaPro scores meeting listed thresholds.
• Must be highly qualified for Title I assignment if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff with individual and group instruction.
• Develop and maintain records and instructional materials.
• Support classroom management and student behavior as needed.
• Provide academic and social-emotional support to students.
• Assist in preparing lesson outlines and teaching aids.

Skills

Instructional support

Record keeping

Materials development

Classroom assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 semester hours or an associate degree

ParaPathways reading/writing >= 332 and math >= 334

ParaPro Assessment score >= 455

Job description

Washoe County School District seeks a Paraeducator Assistant 3 for Hidden Valley Elementary School. The role supports Special Education students under HQ status, with a 32.5 hr/wk, 182-day schedule.

The candidate assists teachers, maintains records, and helps deliver instructional materials and strategies for autism-focused programs. Qualified applicants must meet mandatory education requirements or pass ParaPathways/ParaPro assessments as described in the posting; Title I eligibility applies.