Paraprofessional

The Stepping Stones Group; Montebello (CA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 33.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development

Resumo da vaga

The Stepping Stones Group is hiring School-Based Paraprofessionals (Instructional Aides) for the 2026-2027 year. These full-time onsite roles support PK-12 students with significant needs, providing 1:1, 2:1, or classroom assistance and collaborating with teachers to promote student growth.

Start dates are staggered between mid-November and mid-December 2026, through the end of the school year. Pay is $20-$24/hour, 30 hours/week, Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, onsite.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 months of experience with moderate to severe behaviors.
• Ability to provide toileting and diapering assistance.
• Availability Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM at any district site.
• Fingerprinting, background check, TB test and state requirements.
• Reliable transportation and strong communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide 1:1, 2:1, and classroom-wide support during the school day.
• Offer behavioral support for students with moderate to severe behaviors.
• Assist with personal care including toileting and diapering.
• Reinforce teacher-led lessons and classroom routines.
• Document data and maintain confidentiality of records.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, therapists, and administrators.
• Support IEP accommodations and behavior plans as directed.
• Assist during transitions, arrival, dismissal, lunch, and recess.

Conhecimentos

1:1 Support

2:1 Support

Behavior support

Communication

Team collaboration

Formação

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrição da vaga

The Stepping Stones Group
Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

School-Based Paraprofessional (Instructional Aide) | Full-Time | PK-12 Special Education | Multiple Openings

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting students and helping them reach their full potential? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking dedicated Paraprofessionals (Instructional Aides) to join our team during the 2026-2027 school year. This is more than a job. It's a chance to make a meaningful impact while working alongside educators and support teams, helping students build the academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and life skills they need to succeed. We have multiple full-time openings.

You'll work with teachers and special education staff to provide 1:1, 2:1, or classroom support to students with significant needs. Start dates are staggered, with positions expected to begin between mid-November and mid-December 2026.

• Pay: $20-$24 per hour
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, 30 hours per week (6 hours per day plus a 30-minute unpaid break), within a 7:00 AM-3:30 PM window, no evenings or overnights
• Setting: Onsite, PK-12, 1:1, 2:1, and classroom support in general education and special education settings
• Sites: Possible support at 1-2 school sites within the district
• Start date: Staggered, expected between mid-November and mid-December 2026, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (mid-June)
• Employment type: W-2
• Location: Shared with candidates during the application process

What You'll Do

• Provide 1:1, 2:1, andclassroom-widesupport throughoutthe school day
• Provide behavioral support and intervention for students with moderate to severe behaviors, usingpositive reinforcement and safety procedures
• Assist with personal care and daily needs, including toileting and diapering students of all ages, feeding, and mobility assistance
• Reinforceteacher-led lessons,instructionalactivities, andclassroom routines
• Provide emotional support and general academic support, includinghelp with assignments
• Collect and document data as directed by the teacher and school team
• Support implementation of IEP accommodations and behavior plans as directed
• Assiststudents duringtransitions, arrival,dismissal, lunch, andrecess as assigned
• Collaborate withteachers, specialeducation staff, therapists, andadministrators
• Maintain accuratedocumentation and student records, andmaintainconfidentiality
• Help maintain asafe, structured,positive, andinclusive learningenvironment

MinimumQualifications

• Highschool diploma orequivalent
• At least 10 months of experience with moderate to severe behaviors
• Comfort with and ability to provide toileting and diapering assistance to students of all ages
• Availability Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, at anyschool site in thedistrict
• Flexibility withstart date
• Ability to complete required fingerprinting and a background check, a TB test, and any state requirements
• Reliabletransportation
• Ability to followinstructional plans,classroom procedures,and behavioralsupport strategies
• Strongcommunication andinterpersonal skills
• Authorization towork in the UnitedStates; Englishproficiency

You'll Thrive inThis Role If You AreOpen To:

• Working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), emotional disturbance (ED), other health impairments (OHI), andsignificantbehavioral needs
• Working with medically fragile students
• Providing toileting and diapering assistance to students of all ages
• Working withstudents of all ages,PK-12, and allcaseloads andbehaviors
• Working in both general education and special education settings
• Supportingany school site inthe district, basedon district needs
• Working fullyonsite and in person

PreferredQualifications

• School-based experience
• Experiencesupporting studentswith disabilities andbehavioral needs
• Experience with behavior support strategies or applied behavior analysis (ABA)
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification, or willingness to obtain it
• CPR and First Aid certification
• CPI, Safety-Care, or other crisis prevention and de-escalation training
• Associate's orbachelor's degree ineducation,psychology, childdevelopment, or arelated field

RelatedExperience We Value

Experience as a Paraprofessional, Instructional Aide, Teacher Assistant, Educational Assistant, Classroom Aide, Special Education Assistant, Behavior Technician, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Student Support Assistant, or Direct Support Professional (DSP) is highly valued.

Why CandidatesChoose This Role

• Gain hands-onexperience ineducation and studentsupport
• Buildexperience forcareers in teaching,special education,psychology,counseling, socialwork, and healthcare
• Follow apredictable schoolschedule, withweekends, evenings,holidays, and schoolbreaks typically off
• Move quickly: no district interview is required, andthe district givesfeedback within 24hours of a submission
• Work alongsideexperienced teachers,therapists, andeducationalprofessionals
• Developprofessional skillsin instructionalsupport, behaviormanagement, andstudent engagement

Why You'll LoveWorking With Us

• Competitive pay of$20-$24 per hour
• Health and wellnessbenefits
• Medical,dental, and visioninsurance foreligible employees
• 401(k) retirementplan for eligibleemployees
• Professionaldevelopment andtrainingopportunities
• Continuing education resources
• Employee referralbonus program
• Responsive andsupportive leadership
• Opportunities forcareer growth andadvancement
• Meaningful workthat directly impactsstudents andcommunities

PhysicalRequirements

• Ability to remain active throughout the school day, including frequent standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, and repositioning
• Ability torespond quickly andsafely to studentneeds, behaviors, andclassroom situations
• Ability to assiststudents withmobility, toileting,and daily livingactivities
• Additionalrequirements may varyby assignment

What MakesSomeone Successful inThis Role?

Successful Paraprofessionals are patient, dependable, adaptable, and student-focused. They stay calm in challenging moments, collaborate effectively with school teams, build positive relationships with students, and create supportive learning environments that promote confidence, independence, and success.

AboutThe Stepping StonesGroup

We believeevery child deservesexceptional supportfor their academic,behavioral, andsocial-emotionalgrowth. We partnerwith schools acrossthe country toprovide high-qualityeducational servicesthat help studentsbuild confidence,develop new skills,and reach meaningfulmilestones, and wegive our team membersthe support,training, andresources to thrive.