Special Education Paraprofessional Long-Term Substitute

Delano Public Schools; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Delano Elementary is seeking a patient and caring Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers in managing student behaviors and assisting with academic work completion and functional skills. This long-term substitute role runs during a specific school period and may involve duties beyond the classroom.

Hours are approximately 7:50am-2:50pm on student days, with potential for transportation support and extracurricular involvement. Start date is ASAP, with salary information provided.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Experience as a highly qualified paraprofessional is advantageous.
• Experience with special education or people with disabilities is preferred.
• Necessary training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in managing and monitoring student behaviors.
• Provide academic support and help with completion of tasks and functional skills.
• Support students with disabilities in both general ed and special education classrooms.
• Assist with extracurricular activities or bus routes as needed.
• Data collection and communication to support students' needs are part of the role.

Education

Associate Degree / equivalent

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional Long-Term Substitute JobID: 1949

• Date Posted: 11/10/2026
• Location: Delano Elementary School
• Date Available: 11/16/2026

Special Education Paraprofessional (Long-term Substitute) - Delano Public Schools - Delano Elementary

Delano Elementary is looking for patient, caring, supportive personwho can assist teachers in managing/monitoring student behaviors and provide assistance with academic work completion as well as functional skills.

Job Summary

This position is a long term sub position to complete the job responsibilities of a staff member on leave. The leave will run approximately from November 16 - January 5. The paraprofessional will support students with disabilities which may include academic, social, behavioral, and functional needs. The paraprofessional may work in mainstream classrooms or special education classrooms under the direction of licensed special education teachers. Additional duties may include supporting extracurricular activities or bus routes. On rare occasions this assignment may entail work in evenings or weekends. The paraprofessional will utilize their skills daily for the purposes of data collection and communication to support the needs of students.

Possible Hours

• 7:50am-2:50pm (6.5 hours per day on all student contact days), 30 minute unpaid lunch.
• Opportunities exist for paraprofessionals to assist with SPED transportation and/or extra-curricular activities.

Requirements

Associate Degree / equivalent or prior designation as a highly qualified paraprofessional. Alternatives to achieve highly qualified status are available. Experience with special education or people with disabilities is preferred. Necessary training is provided.

Start date: ASAP

Contract information: 2024-26 Paraprofessionals Bargaining Unit

Salary Information: $19.99 - $21.53/hour

For questions about the position, please contact Delano Elementary School Principal, Rachel Schultz, at 763-972-6200 ext. 1302 or email [e-mail]