Instructional Paraeducator - Special Education- Various District Programs

Berlin Public Schools; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

Job summary

Berlin Public Schools seeks an Instructional Paraeducator to support special education programs. Under the supervision of a certified special education teacher, you will work directly with students, help implement behavior management systems, and cooperatively work with educational staff.

This position starts at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year, offering $23.20 per hour along with competitive health and dental insurance, retirement options, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and have completed at least two years of full-time study at an institution of higher education.
• Ability to work well with students with behavioral issues.
• General understanding of child development and behavior characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and work with students individually and in groups.
• Provide instruction and prepare materials.
• Monitor classroom behavior management systems.

Skills

Ability to work well with children with behavior difficulties

Good language skills (English usage, punctuation, spelling, grammar)

Ability to work cooperatively

Initiative and adaptability

Education

High school diploma and at least two years of study or an Associate's degree

Job description

Instructional Paraeducator - Special Education- Various District Programs JobID: 2174

• Date Posted: 6/22/2026
• Location: District Wide
• Date Available: 08/24/2026

BERLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Our Mission: We create learning experiences that promote a sense of purpose, ignite passion, and foster a sense of pride.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a certified special education teacher, will supervise and work with students individually and in groups, provide instruction, prepare materials, be responsible for implementing and monitoring ongoing behavior management systems, perform assigned classroom tasks, supervise students in classrooms, in hallways and during lunch period. Paraeducator may participate in a liaison role with general and special education teachers, administrators, parents and perhaps others.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and have completed at least two years of full time study at an institution of higher education or obtained an Associates degree or successfully completed the Para Pro Assessment.
• Ability to work well with children with behavior difficulties
• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative manner
• Evidence of initiative, independence, adaptability and efficiency
• General understanding of child growth and development and child behavior characteristics
• Good language skills including English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar
• General understanding of the purposes and goals of public education
• Specific subject area content as may be required by the particular job assignment
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate

Reports To

The Director of Pupil Personnel Services.

Evaluation

The immediate supervisor develops specific duties for each paraeducator updating them according to needs. Evaluation of job performance is a continuous process designed to improve the quality of work performed. A formal evaluation is completed by the immediate supervisor at the completion of the probationary period, on an annual basis, and more frequently as determined by the supervisor.

Terms of Employment

Position to begin at the start of the 2026-2027 school year. Salary and benefits in accordance with the negotiated agreement between the Berlin Board of Education and Local 1303-276 of Council 4 AFSCME, AFL-CIO; $23.20 per hour.

Benefits of Working for the Berlin Public Schools

The Berlin Public Schools offers competitive health and dental insurance, retirement options, paid time off, paid holidays, wellness incentives, employee assistance programs, and a shared mission of empowering students to be enthusiastic, curious learners and kind, compassionate leaders in our community and the world. All of us play a role in accomplishing our mission. Please consider becoming a part of our team and making a difference in the lives of our students!

Equal Opportunity Employer