Copy Of SpEd Self-Contained Paraeducator

Granite School District; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Granite School District in Scranton area seeks a SPED Self-Contained Paraeducator to support instruction under the supervising teacher. The role emphasizes direct services to students and data collection to monitor progress, with duties including supervision and assisting in developing self-help skills.

The position requires a high school diploma, and Title 1 schools may require 48 college credits or passing the ParaPro exam. Work hours are part-time (29 per week).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 48 hours of college credit or ParaPro exam for Title 1 schools.
• Experience with students with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement drill and practice exercises designed by the teacher for groups or individuals.
• Keep accurate data on assigned groups and/or students.
• Supervise and monitor student activities in school and community settings.
• Provide personal maintenance care for students as needed.
• Apply procedures for behavior management per district policies.
• Maintain confidentiality about student progress and needs.

Skills

Follow directions

Data collection

Stress management

Education

High school diploma

48 college credits

ParaPro exam

Job description

Copy Of SpEd Self-Contained Paraeducator JobID: 27041

• Position Type: Paraeducators & Instructional Assistants/ SPED Self-Contained Paraeducator
• Date Posted: 11/3/2026
• Location: Whittier Elementary
• Date Available: 11/16/2026
• Closing Date: 11/09/2026

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Briana Cauley, Principal, at (385)-646-5096 or email [e-mail]

Hours per week: 29

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary

The special education self-contained paraeducator assists the supervising teacher by performing a variety of task to support instruction and classroom programming. The special education paraeducator always works under the direction of the supervising teacher. The main responsibilities of the paraeducator is to provide direct services to students. The special education teacher will design, supervise, and coordinate the activities of each special education paraeducator. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.

Essential Functions

• Implement drill and practice exercises designed by the teacher to groups, as well as individual students.
• Keep accurate data on assigned groups and/or individual students. The teacher prepares the method to be used in data collection.
• Supervise and monitor student instructional activities within the school and in the assigned community settings. (Examples include, but are not limited to assisting students accessing public transportation, recess supervision, assisting students in acquiring employment skills, assisting students in development of self-help and personal skills, etc.)
• Provide personal maintenance care for students related to self-help and hygiene. (Examples include, but are not limited to gastronomy tube feeding, oral feeding, catharizing, toilet training, changing diapers, and personal care, such as tooth brushing, etc.)
• Implement appropriate procedures consistently in managing the behavior of students in accordance with district policies.
• Support a school environment that helps students develop and maintain a positive self-concept.
• Supervise students to help provide a safe learning environment.
• Appropriately use classroom materials/technology.
• Assist students in regular classes.
• Prepare and adapt instructional materials under the direction of the classroom teacher.
• Maintain professional confidentiality regarding student progress, physical/emotional limitations, discussing these only with supervising teacher, related service professionals, administrator, or program coordinator.
• Must be able to work assigned hours.
• Bus supervision may be included.
• Participate in professional development training required by the Special Education Department.
• Attend and physical presence are required and is an essential function of this position.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One of the following if working in a Ttile 1 school:
  • 48 hours of college credit; or
  • pass the ParaPro exam.

Required Prior Experience

• Prior work with those with disabilities preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to follow the directions outline by the special education teacher and related service professionals for instructional practice, behavioral interventions, and functional skills development.
• Skilled in the operation of specific achievement testing and data collection.
• Ability to effectively manage stress.

Assigned Decision Making

• Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned by the classroom teacher and related service professionals.
• Must take directions well and be able to work within specific guidelines.
• Makes suggestions but must be willing to follow directions.
• Concerns for safety of self and others.

Interactions with Others

• Interacts positively with students, parents, staff, teachers, administration, and other district personnel.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Oversees the safety of students.

Budget Responsibility

• NA
• Work setting is mainly in the classroom.
• May be asked to work inside or outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Working conditions can be in hot and cold weather.
• May experience stress from disruptive students and/or groups of students.

Physical Requirements –

Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to stand/sit for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Note: The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.