Special Education Para Educator/Substitutes

Great Falls Public Schools; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 19,070 - 27,161; Part time

Job summary

A school district in California is seeking Special Education Para Educators/Substitutes to support students with special needs under the supervision of teachers. Responsibilities include providing instruction, assisting with personal needs, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates must have two years of college coursework or pass a competency test within the first month of employment. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to work as part of a team, making quick decisions to ensure student safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide instruction to students under the direct supervision of the special education teacher.
• Ability to correct paperwork and instruct students in small groups.
• Understand and react to the medical needs of students.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with toileting and personal needs.
• Frequently lift students and push wheelchairs.
• Participate in daily sanitation of room and equipment.

Skills

Instruction to students under supervision

Accurate record keeping

Team collaboration

Behavioral intervention

Independence in work

Education

Two years of college coursework or passing competency test

Job description

Special Education Para Educator/Substitutes

Job ID: 3486

Location: District-wide, Various Locations

Position Type: Miscellaneous/Para Educator

Date Posted: 10/24/2025

Employment: Various Hours; 5 days/wk.; 10 months per school year

Salary: $16.78/hr Special Ed Para; $105.00/day Sub Special Ed Para

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Qualifications

• The ability to provide instruction to students under the direct supervision of the special education teacher
• The ability to keep accurate records of instructional information
• The ability to work with and take direction from the classroom teacher
• The ability to work as a part of a team
• The ability to correct paperwork and to instruct students in small groups
• The ability to implement behavioral intervention programs as outlined by the classroom teacher
• The ability to assist with specialized personal needs of students
• The ability to work independently
• Two years of college coursework or passing competency test within first month of employment

Physical Demands

• Frequently lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Must be able to frequently transfer students from wheelchair to alternate location such as floor, commode, stander, classroom chair
• Frequently push wheelchairs with students who weigh 100 lbs. or more
• Daily exposure to outside conditions (i.e. rain, snow, and occasionally extreme heat or cold conditions) during outdoor recess/gym activities
• Assist with loading and unloading of students on buses
• On a regular and consistent basis stand for long periods of time
• Frequently walk, kneel, bend and squat
• Assist students with toileting
• Feed or help students feed themselves
• Occasionally must be able to run/sprint in order to protect the physical safety of students under your care
• Daily sanitation of room and equipment
• Assist in student’s educational plan including development and implementation of instruction program
• Understand and be aware of medical needs of students and be able to react appropriately and quickly in emergency medical situations
• Manage required forms and records
• Multi-task, make quick decisions, and work as a cohesive member of a team
• Assist with behavior management programs and techniques
• Daily participate in bowling and/or swimming program (MS and HS only)

A cover letter, resume, and current District classified application (within the past 12 months) must be received in the Frontline Application System (available at www.gfps.k12.mt.us) by the closing date.