Special Education Paraprofessional 2025-26 JBE

LAKELAND JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT #272; Rathdrum (ID); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

PERSI retirement

Medical

Dental

Sick leave

Job summary

Lakeland Joint School District #272 is inviting applications for the Special Education Paraprofessional at John Brown Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year.

The position runs 6.5 hours per day as a paraprofessional and 0.5 hour per day as a crossing guard, five days per week during the school year, with a pay range of $16.62–$18.82 per hour, DOE and a full benefits package including PERSI retirement, medical, dental, and sick leave.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AA/AS or two years of college coursework or Praxis/Idaho Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Experience working with school-age children.
• Ability to work under the direction of the principal and classroom teacher.

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA/AS

Two years of college coursework

Praxis or Idaho Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

20262027 School Year
Lakeland Joint School District is seeking applications for a

• Schedule: 6.5 hours per day in the paraprofessional position and 0.5 hour per day as a crossing guard, 5 days per week, during the school year


• Pay Range: $16.62$18.82 per hour, DOE


• Benefits: Full benefits package, including PERSI retirement, medical, dental, and sick leave

Special Education Paraprofessional

John Brown Elementary School
20262027 School Year
Lakeland Joint School District is seeking applications for a Special Education Paraprofessional at John Brown Elementary School for the 20262027 school year.

• Schedule: 6.5 hours per day in the paraprofessional position and 0.5 hour per day as a crossing guard, 5 days per week, during the school year


• Pay Range: $16.62$18.82 per hour, DOE


• Benefits: Full benefits package, including PERSI retirement, medical, dental, and sick leave

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required


• One of the following:




• Associate degree (AA/AS)


• Two years of college coursework


• Passing score on the Idaho Paraprofessional Assessment or Praxis test




• Experience working with school-age children


• Ability to work effectively under the direction of the principal and/or classroom teacher

Application Requirements

• District online application


• Resume


• Successful completion of an extensive background check (references, recommendations, and criminal history)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

For questions or requests regarding ADA compliance or hiring practices, please contact the Office of the Superintendent.