Special Education Paraprofessional

Applitrack; Murphys Trailer Court (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Forks Public Schools is seeking a full-time Special Education Paraprofessional to start immediately this school year at Three Forks Middle/High School. The paraprofessional will work under the supervision of classroom teachers and the building principal to support students with disabilities.

Responsibilities include assisting with IEPs, monitoring student progress, supporting learning activities, and coordinating with speech therapists and related services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to physically assist students with special needs as required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under supervision.
• Willingness to participate in staff meetings.
• Professional demeanor at all times.
• Punctuality and attendance are important.
• All other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate content knowledge between staff and student/family.
• Assist in educational and social development of students.
• Assist in implementing Individual Education Plans and monitor progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom.
• Coordinate with speech therapists, social workers, OT/PT as needed.
• Maintain student records with classroom teachers.
• Support students with emotional or behavior concerns.
• Assist in preparation and display of student work.
• Copy items to support teaching.

Skills

Physical assistance

Team collaboration

Professional conduct

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Date Posted:
  10/6/2026
• Location:
  Three Forks High School
• Date Available:
  TBD

Notice of Job Posting: Special Education Paraprofessional

Posted: 10/6/2026

Three Forks Middle School/High School is looking for a full time special education paraprofessional to start working immediately this school year.

Job Description:

• This job description describes in general terms the normal duties that the paraprofessional will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the job.
• Special education aides work under the overall supervision of their building principal with direct supervision provided by special education teachers. They are employed when required to implement special education or related services for a class and/or to provide direct assistance to students. Their duties will vary depending upon the age of students served as well as the nature and severity of the student's disabilities.

Teaching and Learning

• Work as a facilitator of content knowledge between our certified staff and the student, and the student's family.
• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the facilitator and classroom teachers.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists, social workers, occupational and physical therapists.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.

Administrative Duties

• Assist in the preparation and display of student work.
• Assist classroom teachers with copying items to support teaching.

Expectations and Quality Assurance

• Have a high school diploma
• Be capable of physically assisting students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, restraining, etc.)
• Have demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of others
• Have demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others
• Have willingness to assume any responsibilities appropriate for the position
• Behave and speak in a professional manner at all times.
• Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance.
• Attend staff and team meetings.
• Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety.
• All other duties as assigned.

Pay: $15.85/hour, DOE

Three Forks Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer.