Habilitative Skills Technician for Special Programs

Habilitative Skills Technician for

Special Programs JobID:

6684

Position Type:

Support Staff/Habilitative Skills Technician

Date Posted:

5/12/2026

Location:

Highland High School

POSITION TITLE

HABILITATIVE

INTERVENTION PARAPROFESSIONAL

LOCATION:

HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL

POSTING DATE:

MAY 13, 2026

CLOSING DATE:

For best consideration please by May 20, 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

Beginning of 2026-27 school year.

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. Excellentanization skills. Excellent interpersonal andmunication 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 successfulpletion 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 through the District on-line application system, AppliTracks, internal applications. If not employed in a paraprofessional position, transcripts must apany the application. Applicants that are not currently employed with the District will need toplete 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. T are no benefits for part time (3.5 hour) Instructional Paraprofessionals.