Special Education Para: Emotional Support Champion

Nampa School District; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nampa School District seeks a Special Education Para Professional at South Middle School to support students with emotional and behavioral needs under the supervision of a certified teacher and the principal. The role focuses on small group and one-on-one instruction, classroom assistance, and data collection to monitor progress.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, reinforcing lessons, maintaining behavior supports, and collaborating with staff to ensure a safe, productive learning

Qualifications

• Demonstrates aptitude for working with adolescents with social/emotional/behavioral issues.
• Requires appropriate de-escalation and therapeutic hold strategies as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in interactions with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize materials for small group and individual instruction.
• Provide tutorial help and reinforce material as directed by certified staff.
• Observe and record student time on task and progress.
• Assist classroom teacher in delivering effective instructional programs.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.

Skills

Behavioral issues experience

Student support skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Para Professional requirements

Bachelor's degree or 32 credits

Para Pro assessment 460+

Para Professional experience preferred

Job description

Nampa School District seeks a Special Education Para Professional at South Middle School to support students with emotional and behavioral needs under the supervision of a certified teacher and the principal. The role focuses on small group and one-on-one instruction, classroom assistance, and data collection to monitor progress.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, reinforcing lessons, maintaining behavior supports, and collaborating with staff to ensure a safe, productive learning