Why Join Us?

• Support students with special needs in achieving their educational goals.
• Work in a collaborative and rewarding environment.
• Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Our paraeducators are considered full time employees with benefits at 6/hrs. per day. A great opportunity for working parents!

About YCOE Special Education Programs:

Special Education Paraeducators provide support to students with moderate to severe disabilities in classroom settings focused on functional life skills, communication, and social development.

• Life Skills Classrooms (Ages 15-22)
• Work with students developing daily living and vocational skills. Support may include assistance with toileting, self-help, and personal care needs. The classroom emphasizes the use of positive behavior intervention strategies, including visual supports, sensory tools, and positive reinforcement, to promote independence and functional life skills.
• Primary & Elementary Classrooms (Grades K-5)
• Support younger students in developing self-help, social, and foundational academic skills.

Assistance may include toileting and personal care. Instruction incorporates positive behavior interventions, visual supports, sensory strategies, and individualized academic and social skill development