Special Education Paraeducator: Impactful Classroom Support

Washoe County School District; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Sick Leave

PERS

Vacation Pay

Job summary

Washoe County School District seeks a Paraeducator Aide 3 to support students in special education settings. Under supervision, you will assist teachers with instructional activities and provide individual or group help aligned to IEP goals.

Responsibilities include attendant services, behavior support, and data recording to track progress. The role emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and collaboration with staff across programs such as CLS, SIP, and EC/SPED teams.

Qualifications

• HQ requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of 48 college hours, an associate degree, or a passing ParaPro assessment with ETS score ≥460.
• Qualification criteria must be met for assignment and title indicates paraeducator duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in special education classrooms and with individual or group instruction.
• Provide attendant services (hygiene, feeding, etc.) as needed.
• Move and assist students, monitor behavior, and follow IEP goals.
• Maintain confidentiality and support health and safety protocols.

Skills

Special education support

Behavior support

Student supervision

Liaison with teachers

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 college hours or associate degree or ParaPro (ETS ≥460)

Job description

Washoe County School District seeks a Paraeducator Aide 3 to support students in special education settings. Under supervision, you will assist teachers with instructional activities and provide individual or group help aligned to IEP goals.

Responsibilities include attendant services, behavior support, and data recording to track progress. The role emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and collaboration with staff across programs such as CLS, SIP, and EC/SPED teams.