Special Education Para Professional / Crossing Guard 2026-27 JBE

LAKELAND JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT #272; Rathdrum (ID); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERSI retirement

Medical and dental benefits

Sick leave

Job summary

Lakeland Joint School District is accepting applications for a Special Education Paraprofessional / Crossing Guard at John Brown Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The position combines paraprofessional duties (6.5 hours) with crossing guard duties (0.5 hour) each school day, five days a week.

Pay ranges from $16.62 to $18.82 per hour, DOE, with a full benefits package including PERSI retirement, medical, dental, and sick leave.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AA/AS degree or two years of college coursework required.
• Passing Idaho Paraprofessional Assessment or Praxis test required.
• Experience working with school-age children preferred.
• Ability to work under the direction of the principal and/or classroom teacher.

Skills

Experience working with school-age

Ability to work under direction

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA/AS degree

Two years of college coursework

Passing Idaho Paraprofessional Assessment

Experience working with school-age children

Ability to work under the direction of the principal and/or classroom teacher

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional / Crossing Guard

John Brown Elementary School

20262027 School Year

Lakeland Joint School District is seeking applications for a

• Schedule: 6.5 hours per day in the paraprofessional position and 0.5 hour per day as a crossing guard, 5 days per week, during the school year
• Pay Range: $16.62$18.82 per hour, DOE
• Benefits: Full benefits package, including PERSI retirement, medical, dental, and sick leave

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• One of the following:
• Associate degree (AA/AS)
• Two years of college coursework
• Passing score on the Idaho Paraprofessional Assessment or Praxis test
• Experience working with school-age children
• Ability to work effectively under the direction of the principal and/or classroom teacher

Application Requirements

• District online application
• Resume
• Successful completion of an extensive background check (references, recommendations, and criminal history)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

For questions or requests regarding ADA compliance or hiring practices, please contact the Office of the Superintendent.