Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional (AM)

id='p7177_'>Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional (AM) JobID: 7177

Position Type:

Non-Certified Student Support Personnel/Special Educational Paraprofessional

Date Posted:

6/30/2026

Location:

Edgewood Schools

Date Available:

09/14/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional

3.25 hours/day M-F AM

Begins September 14, 2026

$21.05 - $24.35 per hour - Category C (2025-26 rates)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualifications include one of the following: Associates Degree or higher; 60 college semester credits; "Highly qualified" status through completion of ParaEducator or ParaPro exam.

Candidates without one of these qualifications will need to pass the ParaEducator exam within 30 days of hire.

• Ability to lift heavy objects (50 lbs).
• Ability to work with students with mild to severe disabilities.
• Must employ interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Early Learning

JOB GOALS: Provide support to the special education staff with educationally related activities and helps students with support in different subject areas: monitors/directs and supports students in other school settings as needed.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support and monitor students in educational settings.

2. Provide teacher support; objective observation, data keeping, and prepare and organize materials.

3. Assist in implementing successful student programs as designed by special education staff.

4. Assists with personal care needs of individual students, as needed.

5. Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity in cultural heritage, lifestyles, and value systems among students and families.

6. Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal and/or supervising teacher, specific to special education.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As per the MSEA collective bargaining agreement.

Application Procedure:

Apply online