Special Education Paraprofessional — Hands-On School-Year

Linden Oaks; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Linden Oaks is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional at the Linden Oaks Campus in Buena Park, CA. The role supports students across academic, communication, behavioral, social, and daily living skills under certificated staff guidance.

You will reinforce lessons, monitor work, and assist with mobility and daily living tasks, while contributing to a safe, inclusive classroom environment. This full-time, non-exempt position runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Patience, professionalism, reliability, and a collaborative mindset.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow established instructional and safety procedures.
• Experience working with students or individuals with disabilities is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction in academic, communication, functional, social, and specialized subject areas.
• Reinforce lessons, answer questions, monitor student work, and follow classroom procedures under the direction of certificated staff.
• Work with students individually and in groups across classroom, recreational, vocational, and community-based settings.
• Help students build independence with eating, dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, and other daily living skills.
• Implement behavior-support and crisis-prevention procedures, including Pro-ACT strategies, as trained.
• Supervise students and respond appropriately to student needs and emergencies.
• Assist with student mobility, transfers, adaptive equipment, and transportation needs.
• Support documentation, recordkeeping, classroom organization, and the maintenance of instructional materials.
• Accompany students during community-based instruction, work programs, and field trips.

Skills

Patience

Professionalism

Reliability

Collaborative mindset

Strong communication

Follow procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Linden Oaks is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional at the Linden Oaks Campus in Buena Park, CA. The role supports students across academic, communication, behavioral, social, and daily living skills under certificated staff guidance.

You will reinforce lessons, monitor work, and assist with mobility and daily living tasks, while contributing to a safe, inclusive classroom environment. This full-time, non-exempt position runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.