Learning Support - Special Education Paraprofessional

Hempfield School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Job summary

Hempfield School District is looking for a full-time Special Education Paraprofessional to assist in providing academic and behavioral support to students with special needs. This role involves working closely with teachers and students to ensure a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, with recommendations for further education. Interested candidates must submit a current criminal background check and an online application.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent necessary.
• Strong understanding of instructional and behavioral support techniques.
• Experience in using assistive technology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and behavioral support to assigned student(s).
• Assist with toileting and feeding needs.
• Support teacher with classroom routines and expectations.
• Collect data on individualized support plans.

Skills

Instructional support

Behavioral support

Assistive technology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Learning Support - Special Education Paraprofessional JobID: 2813

Position Type: Support Staff / Support Staff

Date Posted: 6/9/2026

Location: District Wide

Job Summary

Provide academic, functional, and behavioral support to assigned student(s) as directed by the Special Education Teacher and/or Classroom Teacher. Support Special Education teacher with daily routines and expectations within the classroom.

Position Information

• Full-time - with benefits, and Part-time available
• Monday-Friday, 184 days/year
• Range 08, Starting Salary $16.00

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support to the teacher or assigned student(s) by assisting in differentiated instruction and formative and summative assessment.
• Provide functional support to assigned student(s) to assist with toileting, feeding, and/or safety (in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playground, etc.).
• Carry out strategies and interventions as per student behavioral support plans. Collect data on individual student academic and behavioral support plans.
• Work with student to encourage regular daily attendance and develop positive mentor relationships with assigned student.
• Provide support to assigned student in support settings and push in to mainstream classes to provide support service to the student in a least restrictive setting.
• Gather data for progress monitoring for the teacher.
• Provide assigned student(s) one to one support on using assistive technology, as appropriate.
• Provide support for student health needs to include training on seizure protocols, diabetes protocols, CGM Blood Sugar Monitor, Hearing Aides, feeding plans, and lift transfer procedure as well as specialized equipment.
• Provide clerical support to the teacher, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Learning Support Teacher, Classroom Teacher, and/or Special Education Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent necessary

Recommended

• An associate degree or higher; or
• Completed at least two years of postsecondary study (48 credits); or
• The successful completion of a state or locally developed assessment

Required Documents

• Current PA Criminal History background check
• Current Federal Criminal background check
• Current Child Abuse background check

Interested candidates should submit an online application. Questions can be directed to [e-mail].