Autistic Support - Special Education Paraprofessional

Hempfield School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Incentive for paraprofessionals ($1000/yr for full-time)

Job summary

Hempfield School District seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to provide academic, functional, and behavioral support. This includes aiding students in daily activities and classroom routines under the direction of the Autistic Support Teacher.

This position is available full-time with benefits or part-time. Candidates are expected to have at least a high school diploma, with additional education preferred. Interested individuals should submit an online application, and questions may be directed to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Consideration for college credits or specific assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to students and teachers.
• Assist with toileting, feeding, and safety.
• Help implement student support plans.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent necessary

Associate degree or higher or 48 college credits

Job description

Autistic Support - Special Education Paraprofessional JobID: 2812

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Support Staff
• Date Posted: 6/9/2026
• Location: District Wide

Job Summary

Provide academic, functional, and behavioral support to assigned student(s) as directed by the Autistic Support Teacher. Support the Autistic Support teacher with daily classroom routines and expectations.

Position Information

• Full-time - with benefits, and Part-time available
• Monday-Friday, 184 days/year
• Range 08, Starting Salary $16.00
• Autistic Support Paraprofessionals Incentive
  • $1000/yr (184 days) for FT paraprofessionals (daily rate of $5.43)
  • $500/yr (184 days) for PT paraprofessionals (daily rate of $2.72)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to the teacher or assigned student(s) by assisting in differentiated instruction and formative and summative assessment.
• Provide functional support to assigned student(s) to assist with toileting, feeding, and/or safety (in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playground, etc.).
• Implement strategies and interventions as outlined in student behavioral support plans. Collect data on individual student academic and behavioral support plans.
• Work with students to encourage regular daily attendance and develop positive mentor relationships with assigned students.
• Provide support to the assigned student in support settings and push into mainstream classes to deliver support services in the least restrictive setting.
• Gather data for the teacher's progress monitoring.
• Provide assigned student(s) one-to-one support on using assistive technology, as appropriate.
• Provide support for student health needs, including training on seizure protocols, diabetes protocols, CGM Blood Sugar Monitor, Hearing Aids, feeding plans, and lift transfer procedures, as well as specialized equipment.
• Assist the teacher and student(s) in Community-based Instructional opportunities to generalize taught skills and learn and practice the necessary skills for the environment.
• Provide clerical support to the teacher, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Autistic Support Teacher, Classroom Teacher, and/or Special Education Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent necessary

Recommended

• An associate degree or higher; or
• Completed at least two years of postsecondary study (48 credits); or
• The successful completion of a state or locally developed assessment

Required Documents

• Current PA Criminal History background check
• Current Federal Criminal background check
• Current Child Abuse background check

Interested candidates should submit an online application. Questions can be directed to [e-mail].