Various Paraprofessional at *Round Mountain JR/SR High School* for the 2026-2027 SY

NYE County School District; Round Mountain (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nye County School District is seeking a 7.5 hour School-wide/Self-Contained Special Education Paraprofessional to support teachers and students across multiple settings at Round Mountain JR/SR High School (grades 6-12). The role includes 1:1 support and collaboration with general education staff during the instructional day.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and ESSA paraprofessional credentials, CPR/First Aid, and ability to lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• Paraprofessional requirements per ESSA: 48 college credits or passing ETS Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Correct English usage and grammar.
• Knowledge of educational, behavioral and emotional principles and techniques.
• Ability to relate to adults and children of all ages, particularly those with a handicapping condition.
• Current CPR certification and First Aid training.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to assist with toileting needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers and students with special education services across settings (School Campus, General Education, Resource, Self-Contained).
• Support Self-Contained classrooms and 1:1 paraprofessional roles as needed.
• Provide supervision and assistance during instructional activities.
• Support modifications and accommodations for students with Autism and Emotional Handicap.

Skills

Correct English usage

Interpersonal skills

Ability to relate to adults and kids

Ability to lift 50 pounds

First Aid training

CPR certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

ESSA paraprofessional requirements (48 college credits or ETS assessment)

Job description

Various Paraprofessional at *Round Mountain JR/SR High School* for the 2026-2027 SY JobID: 3970

• Date Posted:
  11/6/2026
• Location:
  Round Mountain Jr/Sr High School (6-12)
• Date Available:
  TBD

Description:
Please understand that the position you receive may fall into one of these three different catergories;
1.) School-wide Special Education Paraprofessional to assist classroom teachers and students with special education services across a variety of settings; including, but not limited to: School Campus, General Education, Resource, and Self-Contained Classrooms.
2.) Self-ContainedSpecial Education Paraprofessional to assist the classsroom teacher and students with special education services in a specialized instructional program. The paraprofessional will assist theses students across a variety of settings; including but not limited to; school campus, General Education, Resource, and *Self-Contained classrooms.*
3.) 1:1 Paraprofessional Special Education Paraprofessional to assist a student with special education services. The parprofessional will assist the student across a variety of settings; including but not limited to; School campus, General Education, Resource, and Self-Contained classrooms.

Position(s) Available; (1) – 7.5 hour School-wide Special Education Paraprofessional to assist classroom teachers and students with special education services across a variety of settings; including, but not limited to: School Campus, General Education, Resource, and Self-Contained classrooms.

Location: Round Mountain JR/SR High School
Hours: Hours vary by position
Salary Range: $21.64 - $26.21 per hour
Job Goal: To assist teaching staff and/or special education, early childhood, speech, 504 plan students in a variety of instructional activities during the instructional school day.
Qualifications:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
• Paraprofessional requirements as per ESSA (48 College Credits or Passing ETS Paraprofessional Assessment, Proof of Qualification to be Uploaded in Application)
• Correct English usage and grammar
• Knowledge of educational, behavioral and emotional principles and techniques
• Ability to relate to adults and children of all ages, particularly those with a handicapping condition
• Current CPR certification and First Aid training
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to assist with toileting needs

Successful candidate may be required to attend training provided by the district in the following areas:

• Modifications and accommodations for students with Autism and Emotional Handicap
• Dealing with a variety of behaviors (emotional regulations)
• Working with accommodations within integrated settings
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention

Working Conditions: Suitable workspace to carry out functions of position description.

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Sex Under Title IX

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to NCSD's Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both.

NCSD's Title IX Coordinator is:

Michelle "Chelle" Wright, PHR
Director of Human Resources
Nye County School District
484 S. West St.
Pahrump, NV 89048
775-727-7743, extension 300
[e-mail]

NCSD's nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located at:
https://bit.ly/NCSDPolicies-AdminRegs .
(NCSD Policies and Administrative Regulations 0210/0210aR/0210bR, 0212, and 6110/ 6110R)

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to [e-mail].

Contact information for OCR is available here: https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nye County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Nye County School District does not sanction or tolerate discrimination in any form in its programs and activities, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, domestic partnership, genetic information, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or membership in the Nevada National Guard, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Americans with Disabilities Act

It is the policy of Nye County School District to comply with all federal and state laws concerning the employment of individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Furthermore, it is the company policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

Nye County School District will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Nye County School District. Please contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.