Habilitative Skills Paraprofessional

Generalasp; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25 in Idaho is seeking an instructional paraprofessional to support students with significant personal care, behavioral needs, and daily living skills.

You will assist in implementing IEPs and work closely with teachers and the principal in a classroom setting. The role involves collaboration with the district and may include exposure to body fluids and handling challenging behaviors.

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 Bachelor's Degree or must pass the ETS Paraprofessional Praxis Assessment Test.
• Copy of transcripts must be uploaded with the application.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support special education students with personal care.
• Implement behavioral interventions as outlined in IEPs.
• Support functional life skills acquisition and functional academics.
• Work under supervision of a special education teacher, classroom teacher, and building principal.

Skills

Student support

Behavioral methods

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Growth mindset

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

32 college credits OR Praxis test

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No. 25

• Date Posted:
  9/29/2026

POSTING DATE: September 29, 2026

CLOSING DATE: For best consideration please apply by October 6, 2026. However, position will be open until filled.

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. COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE UPLOADED WITH THE APPLICATION. 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.

Postings current as of 10/4/2026 10:49:53 AM CST.

Internal applicants only.