Special Education Paraprofessional: Inspire Support

West Ada School District; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

West Ada School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students in Resource Room, Extended Resource Room, and inclusion settings across multiple school levels in Meridian, Idaho. The role involves assisting teachers with IEPs, adapting materials, and supervising students.

The position requires meeting minimum qualifications, such as 2 years of college credits or a degree, passing required tests, and being 21 or older; the district provides ongoing training and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; college or other advanced education or training is preferred.
• Classroom or other instructional experience is preferred; and
• Experience with special needs children is preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training providing knowledge and abilities to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to special education teachers in the special education program.
• Assists teachers in implementing students’ IEPs.
• Assists teachers by preparing lesson plans and adapting materials and presentations used in the classroom.
• Assists teachers in administering diagnostic, skills, and level testing.
• Assists students with classroom and homework assignments, tutoring, or other supplemental instruction.
• Performs substitute teacher duties in the absence of the teacher.
• Maintains classroom organization and safety duties as assigned.

Skills

Paraprofessional basics

Instructional support

IEP support

Classroom management

Safety procedures

Education

2 years college credits

College degree

Job description

West Ada School District is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students in Resource Room, Extended Resource Room, and inclusion settings across multiple school levels in Meridian, Idaho. The role involves assisting teachers with IEPs, adapting materials, and supervising students.

The position requires meeting minimum qualifications, such as 2 years of college credits or a degree, passing required tests, and being 21 or older; the district provides ongoing training and