Special Education Paraeducator II — Instruction & Data

Washoe County School District; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Vacation Pay

PERS

Job summary

Washoe County School District seeks a Paraeducator Assistant II to support Special Education classrooms across programs and sites including Mendive Middle School. The role covers developing instructional materials, maintaining records, and assisting in both individual and group instruction under supervision.

The position emphasizes data collection, communication strategies, and behavior management for Autism Spectrum Disorders, with extensive collaboration with teachers and families to support

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of 48 semester or 60 quarter units, from an accredited college or university, desirably in child development, education, special education, or a related field.
• Experience: One (1) year of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the class, such as student instructional activities or personal guidance of students within an organized program.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Paraeducator aide or two (2) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the class, such as student instructional activities or personal guidance of students within an organized program.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff in a variety of classroom and related areas; assist in preparing lesson outlines and plans in assigned areas; assist in planning, preparing and developing various teaching aids; present subject matter to students utilizing a variety of teaching methods and techniques within traditional and/or non-traditional educational settings.
• Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments; present or reinforce learning concepts; prepare, administers and grades examinations and homework assignments; observe progress and problem areas of students for referral to the classroom teacher; confer with classroom teacher and parent on progress of students.
• Prepare classrooms and audio-visual equipment for use; order supplies and equipment; maintain classroom bulletin boards; distribute and collect teaching materials; assist in maintaining student discipline and order on the playgrounds, in lunchroom, school halls, library and study halls; operate standard office equipment.

Education

Education units required (48 sem. or 60 qtr. units)

High school diploma

Two years paraeducator experience

Job description

Washoe County School District seeks a Paraeducator Assistant II to support Special Education classrooms across programs and sites including Mendive Middle School. The role covers developing instructional materials, maintaining records, and assisting in both individual and group instruction under supervision.

The position emphasizes data collection, communication strategies, and behavior management for Autism Spectrum Disorders, with extensive collaboration with teachers and families to support