Special Education Paraeducator 1:1 Aide 3 HQ CLS (27 hrs./wk., 180 days)

Washoeschools; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Vacation Pay

PERS

Longevity bonuses

Guidance Resources

Job summary

Washoe County School District is seeking a Paraeducator Aide III to support teachers in a special education setting.

The role may involve one-on-one or small group assistance, safety-related tasks, and help with instructional activities in CLS/EC/Multi‑Age programs.

Qualifications

• HQ status required for eligibility.
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Responsibilities

• Assist students with intellectual, physical, or behavioral disabilities in instructional activities.
• Provide attendant services and support health/hygiene needs as required.
• Move students weighing 50–80 pounds daily following safety procedures.
• Prepare and help feed students and assist with classroom equipment.
• Follow IEPs, behavior plans, and reinforce learning concepts.

Skills

Student behavior

Record keeping

Instructional materials

Lifting 50–80 lbs

Safety procedures

Assistive technology devices

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 college credits

Associate degree or higher

ParaPro certification (ETS 460+)

CPI Certification

Tools

Educational resources

Job description

PARAEDUCATOR AIDE III

Highly Qualified Status (HQ): The individual selected for this position must be Highly Qualified. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent and meet at least one of the following:

• Completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university.
• Obtained an associate’s degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university.
• Passed the ParaPro Assessment administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS) with a score of at least 460.

Summary Description

Under supervision, works in a special education classroom assisting teaching staff in a variety of instructional activities. The aide assists teachers in special education classrooms and provides individual or group assistance depending on student or class’s functional living and academic skills and/or behavioral support needed. Incumbents may also provide attendant services to students with various intellectual and/or physical disabilities and perform related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Teacher Aide III works in a special education classroom assisting the teacher and/or a special education student within the general and/or special education classroom, in specialized programs such as CLS (Comprehensive Life Skills), EC (Early Childhood), MA (Multi‑Age), SIP (Social Intervention Programs), Strategies (Autism Spectrum Disorders), Social Resource, and Resource classrooms, as well as one‑on‑one assistance. Additionally, a Teacher Aide III working at a Title I school must be highly qualified.

Exemplary Duties and Responsibilities

Teacher aides may be assigned to a variety of special education programs or individual students who require adult support based on their IEPs. Duties include:

• Assist students with intellectual, physical, or behavioral disabilities in boarding and de‑branching buses before and after school.
• Help students reach proper locations in school and accompany them into general education classrooms.
• Provide attendant services (diapering, toileting, washing faces, etc.) to students as needed.
• Support instruction in proper health and hygiene habits.
• Perform delegated procedures such as clean intermittent catheterization and provide emergency and first aid care as necessary.
• Move students weighing 50–80 pounds daily and repetitively while following safety procedures.
• Prepare and help feed students as needed.
• Support instruction in functional life skills and modify general education classroom assignments occasionally.
• Follow behavior plans outlined in student IEPs and apply positive behavior management techniques.
• Assist with lesson assignments, reinforce learning concepts, and maintain discipline and order in playgrounds, lunchrooms, libraries, and classrooms.
• Accompany students on field trips.
• Arrange and adjust wheelchairs, oxygen hoses, and other equipment as needed.
• Communicate with special education teachers regarding concerns and observations.
• Assist in maintaining bulletin boards and, if trained, prepare children with medication.
• Operate classroom equipment and assist with students’ assistive technology devices.
• Record student progress toward goals and develop instructional materials, graphs, and charts.
• Modify the general education curriculum as necessary.
• Participate in district training programs, receive training, and implement non‑violent behavioral intervention procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and records.

When Assigned To SPED Programs – CLS (Comprehensive Life Skills)

CLS focuses on building a foundation for life success while maintaining an academically rich environment that promotes student success. The program assists students with cognitive disabilities to access alternative curriculum aligned with Nevada State Standards and utilizes a variety of modalities, techniques, and goals aligned with IEP objectives.

Employment Standards

Education/Experience: Any education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. Typical ways to obtain the knowledge and skills include:

• Experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge of educational principles and techniques, student behavior, positive behavior modification techniques, correct English usage, basic mathematics, office methods and procedures, common office equipment, communication and behavioral strategies, Deaf communication methods, hearing disorders, elementary and secondary curriculum, record‑keeping techniques, and computer skills.

Skill at

Securing and maintaining the confidence and cooperation of students; dealing tactfully with students, parents, and school personnel; evaluating situations, taking effective action; basic typing/computer skills; spelling correctly; reading, writing, and speaking English at a required level; preparing and maintaining accurate records; organizing instructional materials; performing mathematical computations; operating office and audiovisual equipment; learning basic operations of communication devices; lifting techniques; following instructions; using positive behavioral reinforcements; establishing effective relationships; moving students weighing 50–80 pounds daily and repetitively.

Licenses/Certificates

Possession of CPI Certification. Teacher Aide must also be at least 18 years of age and have at least a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma.

Additional Job Information

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber‑bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability, or sensory, physical, or mental handicap. The District also prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, such as the Boy Scouts of America, in relation to public school facilities and activities.

Site(s): Picollo Special Education School

Internal Job Number 2026‑27‑E263785

Salary

Grade 16 – Sch A: $14.66 (entry step) | Sch B: $17.63 (entry step)

Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position.

Benefits

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay.
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Contribution options will be explained during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases.
• Longevity Bonuses.
• Guidance Resources.
• And more – visit our Benefits page for additional information.

Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits.

Other Considerations

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter. A $58.50 deduction will be applied to the first paycheck to cover fingerprinting costs. Non‑licensed employees will have the same deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years.

Applications are conditional upon a background check by the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety meeting WCSD standards.

Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348‑0321.