Special Education Behavior Assistant - Part-Time, Interim

BRADLEY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

BRADLEY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Part-Time Special Education Behavior Assistant to support instructional goals and student needs. The role includes assisting with personal care, mobility, and behavior management under the guidance of teachers.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED; an Associate's or ParaPro Praxis is preferred. Prior experience with students with disabilities is a plus, and the position is interim and part-time.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Associates Degree or passing score on Para Pro Praxis suggested.
• Some experience working with students with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide paraprofessional support to teachers to achieve instructional goals.
• Assist students with disabilities in achieving established goals and personal care as needed.
• Support behavior modification as directed by teachers and leaders.
• Assist with mobility, lifting and positioning, and use of adaptive equipment.
• Monitor safety and assist with classroom activities and routines.

Skills

Behavior support

Paraprofessional support

Classroom assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ParaPro Praxis

Job description

Special Education Behavior Assistant - Part-Time, Interim

Job ID: 4508

• Position Type:
  Special Education Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted:
  10/27/2026
• Date Available:
  01/05/2027

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide support and paraprofessional work assisting classroom teachers or other professionals to achieve instructional objectives; assist students with disabilities in achieving established goals and with personal care and mobility, as needed.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. Other duties as assigned by the building principal or special education supervisor.)

• Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives.
• Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as assigned teacher.
• Assist with behavior modification as assigned by leader.
• Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment.
• Assist students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to, lavatory, clothing, hygiene, diapering, toileting, and wash-up routines, as needed.
• Escort students as assigned by teacher or administrator.
• Assist students with mobility needs such as, lifting and positioning students, lifting in and out of wheelchairs; loading and unloading on the bus; transporting students in and around the school and on field trips.
• Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher, therapist or pathologist.
• Report student concerns directly and expeditiously to teacher and assist with student resolution.
• Assist with breakfast, lunch, snack, including clean-up, as needed.
• Maintain various records and files.
• Perform related work as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree or passing score on Para Professional Praxis.
• Some experience working with students with disabilities, preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Significant standing; some walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Must have the ability to lift 50+ lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.