Special Education Paraprofessional

Sweetwater County School District 2; United States; Sur place; USD 28 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sweetwater County School District 2 in Harrison Elementary School seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support certified staff in instructional activities and student supervision. The role involves aiding students with special needs, assisting with assessments, and helping maintain an inclusive classroom environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma, ParaPro exam or 48 college credits, and a dedication to student learning.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework (48 credits) or passing the ParaPro Exam.
• Experience with students with special needs desirable.

Responsabilités

• Assist students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic skills.
• Support certified staff with classroom activities and assessments.
• Supervise lunch, bus duty, playground, and study halls.
• Assist with materials preparation and record-keeping.

Connaissances

Instructional support

Computer skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

IEP understanding

Formation

High School diploma

ParaPro Exam completed

48 college credits

Outils

Word

Excel

Description du poste

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted:
  10/7/2026
• Location:
  Harrison Elementary School
• Date Available:
  2026-2027 School Year

Special Education Paraprofessional

Position Purpose

- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• - Assists and guides students to reinforcemathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• - Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• - Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• - Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• - Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• - Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• - Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• - Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• - Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• - Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• - Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• - Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• - Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs

Additional Duties

• - Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• - Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility

Equipment

• - Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• - Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• - Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• - Ability to implement district/school/program/classroom policy & procedures.
• - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• - Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• - Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• - Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• - Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• - Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• - Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• - Passionate about working with students with special needs.
• - Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• - Works in standard office and school building environments.
• - Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• - Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• - High School diploma or equivalent.
• - Successful completion of college level coursework (48 credits) or passing of the ParaPro Exam
• - Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt