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Special Education Paraeducator - High School

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District

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Job Details

Job ID:

5934747

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 21, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Job Title:

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR

Starting Pay:

$16.25/hour Reports to: Building Principal and Special Education Director

Frequently must accept direction from the Lead teacher.

Status:

Hourly FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Date Revised:

June, 2026

BASIC

FUNCTION

Under the direction of a certified staff member, may assist students by helping individuals or small groups of students with academic support implementing instruction, reinforcing learning skills, reinforcing school-wide discipline procedures, movement to & from classes, bus, etc., and personal health & hygiene.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist teachers with educational activities, including:

Assists in preparing materials for instruction by setting up and using computers, and audiovisual equipment and materials.

Assists in organizing and utilizing reference and source materials

assessing student work.

Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Education Plans.

Assist in implementing consistent behavior management strategies and procedures.

Supervise students in the lunchroom, recess, classrooms, halls, bus loading/unloading, and in those areas as requested.

Makes quick, responsible decisions regarding student welfare and safety, including counseling students regarding conduct and self-discipline.

Assist students with work completion.

Completes Medicaid documentation as required.

Reports incidents of unusual nature to teachers and principal.

Maintains confidentiality of student information

Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities, as needed.

Feed, toilet and diaper students as needed.

Attends in-service training and school meetings as appropriate.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be 18 years of age

Experience working with school age children in the education setting preferred.

Knowledge or the ability to be trained to meet the responsibilities of the job.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, or

CERTIFICATIONS

Para-educator certification preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES

Basic problem solving skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to operate typical office equipment, such as telephones, computers, copier, fax machines, e-mail, etc.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to engage students with special needs

Ability to learn information presented to student in classes such that they can support the student's participation in the curriculum presented.

Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changes without notice.

Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.

Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.

Ability to establish a positive relationship with students, staff and families.

Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to appropriate supervisor/administrator.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regularly required to use hands to manipulate or feel for objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear.

Must be ability to move throughout the school and classroom which would involve standing, walking, kneeling, bending, etc.

Must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds

Must be capable of squatting up to 2 minutes at a time

Must be capable of bending over up to 3 minutes at a time

Position Type:

Full-time