Special Education Paraprofessional - Extended School Year

Independent School District 197; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent School District 197 is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for the Extended School Year (ESY) program. The role covers districtwide activities from July 6 to July 30, 2026, with hours varying and starting wage per the paraprofessional contract (approximately $23.21/hour).

The position requires teamwork, ability to lift up to 50lbs, and experience supporting students with disabilities and challenging behaviors. Transportation and supervision tasks may be included as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Ability to work as a team member with staff and parents.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and assist with transfers.
• Ability to support students’ full body weight.
• Ability to tolerate frequent bending and lifting.
• Ability to work with behaviorally challenging students, including those who may be physically or verbally aggressive; must communicate effectively.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities, autism, emotional challenges, behavior challenges & trauma.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in reinforcing skills and strategies.
• Support intercultural understanding among diverse students.
• Understand students’ needs, interests and abilities.
• Guide independent study, enrichment, and remedial work.
• Assist with large group activities and field trips.
• Assist with wash-up and toilet routines including lifting and transferring students.
• Supervise students getting on/off buses and in building as needed.
• Apply behavior management techniques as directed by teachers.
• Perform clerical tasks related to students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Lifting 50lbs

Student support

Behavior management

Intercultural competence

Effective communication

Disability experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - Extended School Year JobID: 5980

• Position Type:
  Summer School - Non Certified/ Paraprofessional Positions
• Date Posted:
  2/12/2026
• Location:
  District Wide

We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage all to consider becoming a part of it.

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional - ESY

Location: Districtwide-TBD

Dates: July 6, 2026 - July 30, 2026

Hours: Varies

Wage: Per the 2023-2025Paraprofessional Contract; starting $23.21 per hour

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Ability to work as a team member with staff and parents.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs. (and/or up to adult-size body weight with two- to three-person lift).
• Ability to support student's full body weight up to adult size.
• Ability to tolerate frequent bending and lifting.
• Ability to work with behaviorally challenging students including those who may be physically and verbally aggressive, effective communication skills.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, austim, emotional challenges, behavior challenges & trauma.

Job Duties:

• Assisting the teacher/s in devising strategies for reinforcing skills based on sympathetic.
• Intercultural competence, including the ability to effectively support students from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds.
• Understanding of students' needs, interests and abilities.
• Guiding independent study, enrichment work and remedial work set up and assigned by the teachers.
• Assisting with large group activities such as drill work, reading aloud, storytelling and field trips.
• Assisting and supervising student's wash-up and toilet routines including lifting and transferring student.
• Assisting and supervising student to/from bus and in the building as needed.
• Carrying out behavior management techniques necessary to maintain classroom order as instructed by the teacher/s.
• Completion of clerical tasks related to students to whom assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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