Special Education Paraeducator (2026-27)

Newton Public School; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public School is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator for the 2026-27 school year to assist teachers in achieving educational goals. The role involves working with individual students or small groups, implementing behavior plans, and maintaining confidentiality of student information. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and pass an assessment if educational qualifications are not met. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on student learning and development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or a GED certificate required.
• Passing a state approved assessment may be required if educational qualifications are not met.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives.
• Work with small groups to reinforce skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.

Education

High school diploma or a GED certificate

48 college credit hours or more or an associate's degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Special Education Paraeducator (2026-27)

Job ID: 1188

Location: Harvey County Special Education Cooperative

Date Posted: 4/29/2026

Date Available: 08/06/2026

Qualifications

• High school diploma or a GED certificate.
• If the applicant does not have 48 college credit hours or more from an institution of higher education or an associate's degree (or higher), the applicant will need to pass a state approved assessment that evaluates the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics. The district will supply the information on testing upon hiring.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications may be found appropriate and acceptable by the board of education.

Reports To

Teacher and/or Building Administrator

Job Goal

To assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assists the student(s) in activities designated by the supervisor.
• Hears the student(s) on recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks, providing guided practice.
• Under supervision of the special education teacher, works with small groups of students to reinforce skills.
• Accompanies the student(s) when trips outside of the classroom or school are part of the educational program.
• Establishes as fully as possible a supportive and caring relationship with the student(s).
• Serves as a resource person, if and when requested, to the student personnel evaluation team conferring about one of the students to whom assigned.
• Implements job‑specific activities under supervision of professional staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Implements behavior plans developed by the IEP team.
• Assists students with self‑help skills (dressing, toileting, washing, grooming) when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Terms of Employment

Wage and length of employment to be established by the board of education.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on evaluation of support services personnel.

Essential Functions

• Ability to assist students in activities designated by the supervisor.
• Ability to work with small groups of students to reinforce skills.
• Ability to implement behavior plans developed by the IEP team.
• Ability to assist students with self‑help skills.

Physical Requirements

1. Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking.
2. Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking or climbing stairs.
3. Requires prolonged (over 50% of time) standing and walking.
4. Requires prolonged (over 75% of time) standing and walking.
5. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
6. Frequently (over 20% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy objects or materials.
7. Frequently (over 33% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy objects or materials.
8. Over 50% of the time requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy objects or materials.
9. In addition to items 5, 6, 7, and 8, occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
10. Driving skills and physical ability required to drive a vehicle.
11. Special physical, agility, and reaction time tests required.
12. Ability to perform first aid and CPR.

(Heavy means not over 50 pounds.)