Temp Special Education Support Pro

ReNEW Schools; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools is seeking a Special Education ESP Paraeducator to support students with IEP goals at the school site. Duties include following behavior and health plans, data collection, and collaboration with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities cover behavior support, personal cares, de-escalation, and supervision before/after school, with a flexible schedule during six hours per day, August 17, 2026 through November 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement; 60 college semester credits and/or a two-year degree from an accredited college or university. Please include official transcript(s) with application.
• In lieu of college credits or degree, one can complete the Paraeducator Assessments. The passing scores in Minnesota are 65% and 70%.
• For more information about the Paraeducator, visit https://www.masterteacher.com/.
• The test is available to applicants who are presented an official job offer from the Rochester Public School District.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with elementary age students.
• Computer skills preferred.
• Flexibility and the ability to work as a cooperative team member.
• Positive rapport with children including the ability to correct inappropriate student behavior with fairness and consistency.
• Regular, on-time attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Follow student Behavior Intervention Plans and Emergency Healthcare Plans.
• Provide support to students with personal cares (toileting, dressing, feeding) as needed
• Ability to work with a wide variety of students with different disabilities
• Observe and document students' academic and social behaviors.
• Consistent and accurate data collection of student progress on goals and objectives
• Provide feedback on student progress to classroom teachers and related services staff
• Knowledge using iPads and other devices used for communication of non-verbal students
• Support students with de-escalation techniques and use restrictive procedures as needed (Training provided as needed).
• Supervise students in various settings and locations in and around the school building, before, during andafter school hours.
• Move on and off the floor to meet students at their level
• Provide Support/Supervision at mealtimes, at recess and on field trips
• May monitor and/or supervise students in the lunchroom and on the playground in all types of weather.
• Model appropriate language and social behavior
• Able to build strong relationships with children from all backgrounds and neuro-types.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Effective communication with all staff
• Good organizational skills.
• Regular, on-time attendance is required.

Skills

Experience with elementary students

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Positive rapport with children

Regular attendance

Education

60 college credits or 2-year degree

High School diploma or GED

Tools

iPads

Assistive communication devices

Job description

Rochester Public Schools is seeking a Special Education ESP Paraeducator to support students with IEP goals at the school site. Duties include following behavior and health plans, data collection, and collaboration with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities cover behavior support, personal cares, de-escalation, and supervision before/after school, with a flexible schedule during six hours per day, August 17, 2026 through November 30, 2026.