Special Education Paraprofessional ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) 26-ESP-46

NOTICE

OF

VACANCY

POSTING

DATE:

September

24,

2026

POSITION

ID:

26-ESP-46

POSITION:

Special

Education

Paraprofessional

ASD

(Autism

Spectrum

Disorder)

LOCATION:

Forest

Elementary

SALARY:

Starting

at

$17.46

(2026/27

ESP

Master

Contract,

Level

III)

7

HRS/Day,

5

Days/Wk,

10

MO

PARA

Calendar

START

DATE:

ASAP

DEADLINE:

October

1,

2026

or

Until

Filled

Job

Summary

Farmington

Public

Schools

is

seeking

a

dedicated

and

compassionate

Paraprofessional

to

join

our

specialized

Autism

Spectrum

Disorder

(ASD)

Program.

The

successful

candidate

will

work

under

the

direct

supervision

of

a

certified

special

education

teacher

to

provide

academic,

behavioral,

and

functional

support

to

students

with

autism

spectrum

disorder.

This

role

is

crucial

in

helping

our

students

develop

independence,

achieve

their

Individualized

Education

Program

(IEP)

goals,

and

develop

meaningful

relationships

within

the

school

community.

We

are

looking

for

an

individual

who

is

patient,

resilient,

and

passionate

about

making

a

difference

in

the

lives

of

students

with

unique

learning

needs.

Essential

Duties

and

Responsibilities

Direct

Student

Support:

Work

one-on-one

or

in

small

groups

with

students

to

reinforce

learning

concepts

introduced

by

the

teacher

across

various

academic

subjects.

Assist

students

in

developing

social

skills,

such

as

turn-taking,

peer

interaction,

and

appropriate

communication,

through

structured

and

unstructured

activities.

Provide

direct

support

for

students

with

daily

living

skills

and

functional

routines.

This

includes,

but

is

not

limited

to,

assistance

with

personal

hygiene,

feeding,

and

willingness

to

support

students

with

toileting

and

diapering

needs

while

maintaining

student

dignity.

Behavioral

Management:

Implement

Behavior

Intervention

Plans

(BIPs)

consistently

and

with

fidelity.

Proactively

de-escalate

challenging

behaviors

and

safely

implement

crisis

prevention

and

intervention

strategies

when

necessary.

Accurately

collect

and

record

data

on

student

behavior

using

specified

data

collection

methods

(e.g.,

frequency

charts,

ABC

data

sheets).

2

IEP

and

Data

Collection:

Assist

the

lead

teacher

in

collecting

systematic

data

on

students'

progress

toward

their

IEP

goals.

Help

prepare

instructional

materials,

visual

supports

(e.g.,

picture

schedules,

social

stories),

and

modified

assignments

as

directed

by

the

teacher.

Maintain

confidentiality

of

all

student

information

and

records.

Collaboration

and

Communication:

Collaborate

effectively

with

the

lead

teacher,

speech-language

pathologists,

occupational

therapists,

social

workers,

and

other

members

of

the

educational

team.

Communicate

student

progress

and

any

observed

concerns

to

the

lead

teacher

in

a

timely

and

professional

manner.

Foster

a

positive

and

inclusive

classroom

environment

that

respects

the

unique

abilities

of

each

student.

Assist

in

supervising

students

during

non-instructional

times,

such

as

recess,

lunch,

and

arrival/dismissal.

Required

Qualifications

&

Experience

High

School

Diploma

or

equivalent.

Previous

experience

working

with

children,

preferably

those

with

special

needs

or

autism.

Must

pass

a

criminal

background

check

and

obtain

necessary

clearances

as

required

by

the

state

and

district.

Current

certification

in

CPR

and

First

Aid

(or

willingness

to

obtain).

Must

be

willing

to

be

trained

in

Nonviolent

Crisis

Intervention,

through

the

Crisis

Prevention

Institute

(CPI)

within

30

days

of

hire

and

update

annually

(training

provided

by

the

district).

Skills

and

Abilities

Exceptional

patience,

empathy,

and

the

ability

to

remain

calm

in

stressful

situations.

Strong

verbal

and

written

communication

skills.

Ability

to

follow

verbal

and

written

instructions

with

a

high

degree

of

accuracy.

Keen

observational

skills

to

monitor

student

behavior

and

progress.

Ability

to

work

effectively

as

part

of

a

collaborative

team.

Physical

ability

to

perform

job

responsibilities,

which

may

include

lifting

up

to

50

lbs,

bending,

sitting

on

the

floor,

assisting

with

personal

care

routines

such

as

toileting,

and

physically

guiding

or

restraining

students

according

to

approved

safety

protocols.

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Applications are being accepted online only, a basic resume must be attached. To apply for this position, click on Farmington Public Schools or select the following link: Farmington Public Schools - Job Postings . For questions regarding this position contact gazell.watkins@fpsk12.net. It is the policy of Farmington Public Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin,

sex,

age,

marital

status,

or

disability,

be

excluded

from

participation

in,

be

denied

the

benefits

of,

or

be

subjected

to

discrimination

in

employment,

or

in

any

of

its

programs

or

activities.