Mild/Moderate Para Position

Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Assistant
Date Posted:
7/14/2026
Location:
Secondary
Mild/Moderate Paraeducator
Position Purpose
Provide instructional support and assistance in meeting the educational needs of students, under the direction and immediate supervision of a licensed school professional.
Services provided vary based on Individual Education Plans (IEP) and requirements to provide services in the least restrictive environment.
Work with students with emotional and behavioral challenges; works closely with the SPED Team.
A relationship-based individual to support students with special needs and assist them in achieving educational, social, and behavioral objectives. Must be able to work with a variety of students and adults in a school setting and demonstrate ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions. All applicants must be able to

• work well with students and adults in a school setting and demonstrate ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• perform simple clerical tasks with reasonable speed and accuracy
• operate school/office equipment to include computers, communication systems, and audiovisual equipment
• take and record daily data on student growth
• perform physical labor as required

Salary

• Compensation (based on 100% FTE): $15.89 - $24.60/hour
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5
• Hours per Day: 7.5 hour(s) per day
• Number of Days per Year: 181

Benefits Eligibility: Medical, Dental, Group Life, Long-Term Disability, Vision (Optional)
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Proof of high school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of childhood development and behavior management is preferred.
Basic computer skills preferred.
First Aid, CPR and CPI certification required. (Provided by district)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support instructional program and provide instructional assistance for students in individual, small and large group settings.
• Implement approved modifications and/or accommodations of curriculum.
• Supervise and facilitate student in the classroom and a variety of settings that may include the lunchroom, playground, field trips, extra-curricular activities, on-the-job training.
• Help and support student with special needs which may include emotional issues, self-help skills fine and gross motor, visual, auditory, physical, medical and health needs, educational, prevocational and life skills in a least restrictive environment.
• Collaborate and communicate with other special and regular educators and administrators with regard to academic behavioral issues and observations. Provide suggestions, feedback and support to building staff and administrators regarding effective strategies for facilitating learning.
• Assist the school professional by helping with data collection, updating records and documentation while helping maintain student files and class records. Maintain compliance with confidentiality laws including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA.)
• Attend and participate in district and building in-service opportunities and committee work.
• Must be able to work in a one-to-one situation with a student.
• Ability to implement academic curriculum to meet Individual Educational Plan.
• Must be able to work with multiple students in varying situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• All special education positions require the ability to safely lift 50 pounds each in a two person lift.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Additional Duties:
- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
-Supervise lunch and recess as assigned.
Equipment
- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
- All special education positions require the ability to safely lift 50 pounds each in a two person lift.
Non-Exempt