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Habilitative Skills Technician
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A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$88,529 / year median in California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
True Openings as of 8/11/2026
Habilitative Skills Technician JobID:
6802Position Type:
Support Staff/ Habilitative Skills Technician Date Posted:
8/11/2026Location:
Highland High SchoolPOSITION TITLE
Habilitative Intervention ParaprofessionalLOCATION
Highland High SchoolPOSTING DATE
August 11, 2026CLOSING DATE:
For best consideration, please apply by August 18, 2026. However, position will be open until filled.ADDITIONAL INFO
Seven and one half (7.5) hours per day.DAYS:
Nine month employment.SALARY SCHEDULE
Rate of pay will be $16.78 per hour.START DATE
As soon as possible.JOB SUMMARY
The principle function of an employee in this class is to provide assistance to special education students who are requiring significant and regular personal care, behavior interventions, functional life skills acquisition, and functional academics. The position assists in the implementation of a student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). The position works with students who have more severe physical, emotional, and/or learning disabilities. The work is performed under the supervision of a special education teacher, classroom teacher, and the building Principal. The principle duties of this position are performed in a classroom environment and may include exposure to body fluids and some personal injury risk from student behaviors. Candidates will be billing Medicaid and attending a yearly training provided by Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Number 25. Pocatello/Chubbuck School District employees in this classification must exhibit the following qualities: The ability to work with students with emotional, physical, and mental disabilities, ability to support students one on one and small group situations. Demonstrated knowledge of effective behavioral methods. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment. Excellent organization skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Able to work under deadlines. Maintain confidentiality of staff and students. Ability to lift up to fifty pounds and push and pull up to one hundred pounds. Have a growth mindset and not be threatened by constructive feedback. To perform or assist with medical interventions as needed.JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Must be highly qualified. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent AND successful completion of a minimum of 32 academic core college semester credits that will lead to a Bachelors Degree OR must pass the ETS Paraprofessional Praxis Assessment Test.COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE UPLOADED WITH THE APPLICATION.
Candidate will be placed on Level 5 of the salary schedule.EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
School District employees that are interested must apply through the District on-line application system, AppliTracks, internal applications. If not employed in a paraprofessional position, transcripts must accompany the application. Applicants that are not currently employed with the District will need to complete the external application.BENEFITS INFO
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Public Employees Retirement are available to Classified employees who work at least half time (20 hours per week) or more in a regular position and to Certified employees with a .50 FTE or greater contract. There are no benefits for part time (3.5 hour) Instructional Paraprofessionals. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 8/11/2026 9:39:19 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions- AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions
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