Job Description
About the position
Performs specialized instructional support to individuals and groups of Special Education or Severely Handicapped students. The position is for paraeducators trained to integrate significant paraprofessional health care services or behavior interventions with instructional support. The role is based at Northlake Elementary and works 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, for 182 work days per year. The application deadline is October 30, 2026.
Responsibilities
• Provide specialized instructional support to individuals and groups of Special Education or Severely Handicapped students.
• Integrate significant paraprofessional health care services or behavior interventions with instructional support.
Requirements
• Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically requires 48 degree-eligible college units, plus one year of experience working in a classroom environment containing students with special needs.
• Additional college coursework may substitute for some experience.
• Additional experience in an instructional support or health care environment may substitute for some post-secondary education.
• May require a valid driver’s license.
• Requires a valid First-Aid card and CPR certificate.
• Provide CPR/First Aid Certification, proof of NCLB compliance through 48 semester college units or the Paraeducator Proficiency Exam, proof of high school graduation or equivalent, and a resume showing required experience.
Benefits
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee life insurance