Habilitative Paraprofessional

Applitrack; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Public Employees Retirement

Job summary

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Number 25 is seeking a dedicated instructional paraprofessional to assist students with significant needs. The role involves implementing IEPs, supporting personal care, behavior interventions, and life skills within a classroom environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and college credits toward a BA or pass the Praxis assessment. Salary schedule starts at the district level; modest benefits apply for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and college credits toward a bachelor's degree.
• Alternative: pass the ETS Paraprofessional Praxis Assessment Test.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education students with personal care and daily routines.
• Support implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Provide behavioral support and data collection in class.
• Assist with functional life skills and academics within classroom.
• Adhere to safety and confidentiality guidelines; assist with medical interventions as needed.

Skills

Student support

Behavior management

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Deadline driven

Manual handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

32 college credits for BA path

Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

POSTING DATE: October 1, 2026

CLOSING DATE: October 8, 2026

ADDITIONAL INFO: Seven and one half (7.5) hours per day.

SALARY SCHEDULE: Rate of pay will be $16.78 per hour.

START DATE: As soon as possible.

JOB SUMMARY: The principle function of an employee in this class is to provide assistance to special education students who are requiring significant and regular personal care, behavior interventions, functional life skills acquisition, and functional academics. The position assists in the implementation of a student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). The position works with students who have more severe physical, emotional, and/or learning disabilities. The work is performed under the supervision of a special education teacher, classroom teacher, and the building Principal. The principle duties of this position are performed in a classroom environment and may include exposure to body fluids and some personal injury risk from student behaviors. Candidates will be billing Medicaid and attending a yearly training provided by Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Number 25.

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District employees in this classification must exhibit the following qualities:

• The ability to work with students with emotional, physical, and mental disabilities, ability to support students one on one and small group situations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective behavioral methods.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work under deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students.
• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds and push and pull up to one hundred pounds.
• Have a growth mindset and not be threatened by constructive feedback.
• To perform or assist with medical interventions as needed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Must be highly qualified. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent AND successful completion of a minimum of 32 academic core college semester credits that will lead to a Bachelors Degree ORmust pass the ETS Paraprofessional Praxis Assessment Test. Candidate will be placed on Level 5 of the salary schedule. IF YOU HAVE MORE EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OR A DEGREE THAT WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN BEING PLACED ON THE SALARY SCHEDULE

BENEFITS INFO: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Public Employees Retirement are available to Classified employees who work at least half time (20 hours per week) or more in a regular position and to Certified employees with a .50 FTE or greater contract. There are no benefits for part time (3.5 hour) Instructional Paraprofessionals.