Daily Substitute Paraeducator - Special Education

Applitrack; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack in Orono, Maine, seeks a Daily Substitute Paraeducator for Special Education to supervise students and assist a teacher in a district-wide program.

The role requires a high school diploma plus 60 college credits or an associate degree or paraeducator assessment, with the ability to lift and assist as needed, plus a compassionate, calm approach.

Qualifications

• Meet the physical requirements: lifting, bending, twisting in various settings.
• Must be a motivated self-starter with a calm demeanor.
• High level of compassion for students with developmental disabilities.
• Flexibility and cooperative nature required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to students in special education.
• Assist in maintaining a well-organized, smoothly functioning program under a special education teacher.
• Support students in meeting educational, communication, emotional, physical and behavioral goals.
• Work individually or in small groups.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and paraprofessionals for student benefit.

Skills

Compassion for students

Calm demeanor under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma + 60 college credits / associate degree / paraeducator assessment

Job description

Daily Substitute Paraeducator - Special Education JobID: 2447

• Date Posted:
  9/25/2026
• Location:
  Orono Elementary Center
• Date Available:
  ASAP

Description: Special Education Paraeducator - District Wide

Job Summary

• Provide supervision to students in special education.
• Efficiently and effectively assist in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning program in a special education setting while working under the supervision of a special education teacher.
• Perform support work assisting students in meeting educational, communication, emotional, physical and behavioral goals of special needs students and support with student personal care needs.
• Work individually or in small groups.
• Collaborate with other teaching staff and paraprofessionals for the benefit of all students.

Qualifications

• This is a 7 hour(6.5hours paid) per day position.
• Paraprofessionals must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job, which entailslifting, bending, andtwistingin various settings.
• Be a motivated, self-starter with the ability to handle situations with a calm demeanor.
• Must possess high level of compassion for students with developmental disabilities.
• Flexibility and a cooperative nature are required.
• Highly qualified (A High School diploma plus 60 college credits, an associate degree, or a passing score on a Paraeducator assessment).

Bargaining Group and Level: Paraeducators/Special Education Para

COMPENSATION

• Hourly Wage: $18.94-$22.23

OTHER BENEFITS

• Pay Differential: $1.95/hour
• Longevity Career Increment
• Annual TSA Match: $500

RETIREMENT/PENSION

• Positions covered by Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)