Special Education Paraprofessional

Windham Public Schools; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham Public Schools seeks a paraeducator to assist classroom teachers in supporting students with disabilities at Sweeney Elementary School. You will help students individually and in small groups, align with IEP goals, and support mobility, classroom activities, and data collection.

The role requires experience with young children and a background in education settings, with emphasis on special education needs.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience with children.
• Associate's degree or ParaPathways certificate.
• Experience working in a school setting; public school preferred.
• Experience working with students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher by helping physically, mentally, and educationally disadvantaged students acquire skills.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding students' needs and requirements, including IEP goals.
• Provide escort and mobility assistance to student(s) when necessary.
• Maintain student records, including progress reports, attendance, and other relevant information.
• Record student learning data as directed.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials.
• Interact positively with staff, students, and parents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher/Principal.

Skills

Experience with young children

Behavioral goals implementation

Understanding child development

Clear oral and written communication

Active listening

Team collaboration

Organizational and problem solving

Education

Associate's degree or ParaPathways certificate

Job description

• Position Type: Instructional/Educational Support: Non-Certified/ Paraeducator: Special Education
• Date Posted: 8/14/2026
• Location: Sweeney Elementary School (High-Needs School)

Position Description

Assist the classroom teacher by helping physically, mentally, and/or educationally disadvantaged students acquire skills that will broaden their educational experiences and contribute to their development, and assist in creating a classroom environment conducive to learning for all students.

Essential Functions

• Assist students with physical and/or educational needs both individually and in small groups.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers regarding students' needs and requirements, including IEP goals.
• Provide escort and mobility assistance to student(s) when necessary
• Receive oral or written instructions from the supervising teacher
• Maintain student records, including progress reports, attendance, and other relevant information.
• Record student learning data as directed
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of lesson plan materials
• Communicate positively with parents on the progress of students
• Act as an expert classroom support to substitute in the absence of the teacher
• Assist students with classwork
• Assist with recess, supervision, restroom breaks, emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, etc.
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
• Attend meetings and professional development training as required
• Prepare materials for class projects
• Interact positively with staff, students, and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher/Principal

Knowledge/Skills

• Experience working with young children
• Ability to implement behavioral goals
• Ability to understand child development
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Practical, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience with children
• Associate's degree or ParaPathways certificate
• Experience working in a school setting; public school preferred
• Experience working with students with special needs

WINDHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students nd to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities.

Postings current as of 8/24/2026 11:38:09 PM CST.