Special Education Para - Middle School (Level 2)

Alliance Public School District; Nebraska; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Public School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional – Level 2 to support students with disabilities and promote independence within curriculum access. Reporting to a Building Principal, you will implement IEP goals and provide personal care and behavior support under a certified teacher's supervision.

You will assist with daily instructional routines, supervise students in non-instructional settings, participate in professional development, and help prepare classroom

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Physical ability to support student mobility and transfers.
• Willingness to complete training such as behavior intervention, CPI, first aid/CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students with disabilities, assisting with daily instructional routines and personal care as directed by a certified teacher.
• Reinforce IEP goals and accommodations; document student progress as requested by supervising staff.
• Supervise students in non-instructional settings (playground, cafeteria, hallways, study halls) and report concerns according to district policies.
• Assist with classroom materials organization and participate in professional development and staff meetings.
• Support classroom behavior management and contribute to a structured, engaging learning environment.
• Assist with field trips and community-based instruction, including student safety and mobility.

Job description

Title: Special Education Paraprofessional – Level 2 Reports to: Building Principal

Job Summary

The Special Education Paraprofessional – Level 2 provides direct support to students with disabilities, enabling access to curriculum and promoting independence in their educational environment. Under the supervision of a certified special education teacher, this position supports the implementation of individualized programs, personal care, behavioral interventions, and daily instructional routines across various settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional and Program Support – 85%

• Assist students with physical and self-care needs such as hygiene, toileting, feeding, dressing, occupational therapy tasks, and mobility transfers.
• Support students during transitions between classrooms, activities, and environments (e.g., lunch, recess, specials).
• Facilitate student participation in the general education classroom by reinforcing academic content and accommodations under teacher supervision.
• Support the implementation of Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and accommodations.
• Implement and monitor behavior intervention plans; provide behavior support including physical management or restraints when required (training provided).
• Reinforce instructional content introduced by special education and general education teachers.
• Ensure student safety and maintain a secure learning environment for all students.
• Encourage and support student independence to the greatest extent possible.
• Build and maintain positive, respectful, and supportive relationships with students.
• Assist with field trips, community-based instruction, and extracurricular activities, including wheelchair securement and student mobility.
• Collect and document student performance data as directed by the supervising teacher.
• Support classroom behavior management and contribute to a structured and engaging learning environment.

Student Supervision – 10%

• Supervise students in various non-instructional settings (e.g., playground, cafeteria, hallways, locker rooms, study halls).
• Address or report inappropriate behaviors in accordance with district policies and communicate concerns to teachers or administrators as needed.

Communication – 3%

• Maintain open and regular communication with the supervising teacher(s) regarding schedules, student needs, and daily updates. Participate in collaborative problem-solving and team meetings as requested.

Preparatory Tasks and Professional Development – 2%

• Assist with preparation and organization of classroom materials and activities.
• Attend and actively participate in professional development, staff meetings, workshops, and in-services as required.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Flexibility and adaptability in responding to student and classroom needs.
• Physical ability to support student mobility, including lifting or transferring as needed. Willingness to complete necessary training (e.g., behavior intervention, CPI, first aid/CPR).