Specialized Paraeducator (176 days, 6.5 hours / day)

Position Type :

Support Staff / Paraeducator

Date Posted : 8 / 26 / 2025

Location : Blackhawk Elementary

Anticipated Start Date :

Open until filled

Closing Date : Open until filled

TITLE : Specialized Paraprofessional

QUALIFICATIONS : High School diploma.

Associate degree or 60 college credit hours or pass the ETS (Educational Testing

Service) ParaPRO Assessment Test

Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with a Paraprofessional Endorsement

Experience and training to work effectively with at-risk students

Evidence of emotional stability and maturity

REPORTS TO : SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

SUPERVISOR : SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

JOB GOAL : Responsible for working with special education students on a daily basis, providing physical, emotional, academic support and assisting students in accessing the district's special education program.

Inputs

(activities done by the position / how they spend their time / daily schedule

Evidence

(what can we see as a result of the daily schedule - logs, data book, quarterly reports, calendar)

Outcomes

(what happens for students - attendance, test scores, Panorama scores - how do we know this position is getting good ROI?)

1. Individualized Student Support

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with IEPs
• Implement specific interventions and accommodations as outlined in IEPs
• Assist students with academic tasks, behavior management, and social skills
• Support students' use of assistive technology or specialized equipment

2. IEP Implementation

3. Classroom Assistance

4. Behavior Management

5. Communication and Collaboration

6. Documentation and Record Keeping

7. Professional Development

8. Student Care and Safety

1. Student Support Documentation

2. IEP Implementation Records

3. Behavior Management Artifacts

4. Communication Logs

5. Educational Materials

6. Professional Development Records

7. Student Care Logs

1. Student Achievement

2. IEP Compliance and Effectiveness

3. Inclusive Education

4. Behavior and Social-Emotional Growth

5. Communication and Collaboration

6. Individualized Learning

7. Data-Driven Decision Making

8. Staff Development

9. School Culture

10. Student Independence

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 176 day Classified position with salary and hours to be established by the Board of Education. 6.5 hours per day

EVALUATION : Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions established by the Board of Education.

SALARY RANGE : In accordance with the USW (United Steelworkers) Negotiated Agreement. Starting wage $16.93 / hour for the 2025 / 2026 school year.

This job description has been reviewed and is in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.