School Paraprofessional

Horizon Staffing Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Horizon Staffing Solutions is seeking school paraprofessionals to support students in Nassau County, NY. Paraprofessionals provide one-to-one support under the supervision of a certified teacher and we offer both part-time and full-time positions in school settings, with hours that vary.

Key duties include reinforcing behavior with positive strategies, teaching daily living skills, guiding students in small group activities and transitions, and assisting bilingual students.

Qualifications

• Previous childcare experience is preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency required.
• Good organizational skills are essential.
• Strong writing abilities are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reinforcing behavior through the use of positive behavior support.
• Teaching daily living skills such as independent feeding, dressing, toileting.
• Guiding and assisting student in small group instruction settings with class routines and in transitioning from one activity to the next.
• Teaching student, under direction of teacher in the following areas: recreation, motor, vocational, socialization and communication.
• Collecting data documenting student behavior for instructional purposes.
• Providing language assistance for bilingual students.

Skills

Previous experience in childcare

Good organizational skills

Good writing skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

Job Description

School Paraprofessional - 2025/2026 School Year

Job Description:

Horizon Staffing Solutions is currently searching for school paraprofessionals to work in Nassau County, NY school districts. Paraprofessionals provide one to one support services to students under the general supervision of a certified teacher. We have both part time and full-time positions available.

Horizon Staffing Solutions wants dedicated and hardworking individuals to service children within Nassau County, Long Island.

2025/2026 School Year

• 1:1 assignments for in school and/or transportation to and from school
• Paraprofessional - school health aide
• Part time and Full-time positions available
• School setting
• School hours – varies
• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

The role of the school-based paraprofessional is to assist with the daily care of one student with emotional, cognitive, physical handicaps, autism or other special needs. Their responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

• Reinforcing behavior through the use of positive behavior support
• Teaching daily living skills such as independent feeding, dressing, toileting
• Guiding and assisting student in small group instruction settings with class routines and in transitioning from one activity to the next
• Teaching student, under direction of teacher in the following areas: recreation, motor, vocational, socialization and communication
• Collecting data documenting student behavior for instructional purposes
• Providing language assistance for bilingual students

School Paraprofessional Job Requirements:

• Previous experience in childcare
• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Good organizational skills
• Good writing skills