Special Education Paraprofessional

About the Employer

Job Description (2026-27 School Year)

• The special education paraprofessional serves as a supportive assistant to classroom and special education teachers. Under the supervision of a licensed special education teacher, the paraprofessional may assist with classroom management, collecting data, small group and individual instruction, coaching, monitoring, direction/redirection and, at times, physical support for students with special needs.

Job Qualifications

• Paraprofessionals are expected to have attained a high school diploma or its equivalent, two years of post-secondary education or an associate’s degree, or successful completion of the ‘parapro’ or ‘WorkKeys’ assessment.
• Paraprofessionals should have prior experience working with children in a school setting.

Preferred Skills and Certifications

• Second language abilities, experience working with special needs students, and ABA strategies are preferred.
• RBT certification would be an asset to this program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting students in achieving academic and social successes
• Behavior support which includes physical management (training provided upon hire)
• Personal care
• Consultation and collaboration with special education and regular education teachers, as well as related service staff
• Any and all other duties as may be assigned by the building administrator