Habilitative Skills Specialists

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District No; United States; On-site; USD 23,116; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Public Employees Retirement

Job summary

A public school district is seeking a paraprofessional to assist special education students. Responsibilities include providing personal care and academic support for students with various disabilities and implementing Individual Education Plans. Candidates must have a high school diploma and at least 32 college semester credits or pass a specific assessment. The position offers a pay of $16.78 per hour and requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to lift, and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must be highly qualified and able to support students one-on-one.
• Capable of assisting with medical interventions as needed.
• Experience working under deadlines in a classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education students with personal care and behavioral interventions.
• Implement student Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Work under the supervision of teachers and the Principal.

Skills

Ability to work with students with disabilities

Excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge of behavioral methods

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of 32 academic core college semester credits

Passing the ETS Paraprofessional Praxis Assessment Test

Job description

LOCATION: Districtwide

POSTING DATE: April 1, 2026

CLOSING DATE: For best consideration please apply by April 8, 2026. However, position will be open until filled.

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

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

START DATE: Beginning of 2026-2027 school year.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• 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 OR must 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.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

School District employees that are interested must apply through the District on-line application system, AppliTracks, internal applications. If not employed in a paraprofessional position, transcripts must accompany the application. Applicants that are not currently employed with the District will need to complete the external application.

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.