Special Education Paraprofessional - Center Based

id='p7180_'>Special Education Paraprofessional - Center Based JobID: 7180

Position Type:

Non-Certified Student Support Personnel/Special Educational Paraprofessional

Date Posted:

6/12/2026

Location:

Hidden Oaks Middle School

Date Available:

09/08/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Special Education Paraprofessional - Center Based

Hidden Oaks Middle School

Begins: 09/10/2026 Onboarding: Week of 08/31/2026

7.25 hrs/day (6.75 hours paid, plus 0.5 hour unpaid lunch), Student contact days

$21.05 - $24.35 per hour (2025-26 rates), plus single health insurance and district contribution toward single dental insurance.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that stands out among school districts:

• Health Insurance: A rich health plan that provides extensive coverage for you and your family, ensuring peace of mind.
• Dental Insurance: Full coverage options for routine and preventive care, keeping your smile bright and healthy.
• Life Insurance: Protect yourself and your loved ones with a robust life insurance plan
• an Employee Assistance Program, free to employees and their family members
• optional medical and dependent care flexible spending account

To learn more about our benefits and eligibility, visit our webpage for new employees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 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.

2. Ability to lift heavy objects (50 lbs).

3. Ability to work with students with mild to severe disabilities.

4. Must employ interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Assistant Director of Special Education

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