(Extended School Year) Special Education Paraeducator

JobID:

2804

Position Type:

Support Staff Site Specific/Education Assistant Date Posted:

4/8/2026

Location:

District Wide Date Available:

06/08/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled Job Summary:

Under the direction of licensed and professional instructional staff, this classification represents a broad grouping of varied positions providing instructional support and assistance to children. Positions assigned to this classification are expected to have gained or learned basic knowledge, skills and fundamentals of learning theory, child development, behavioral management/modification, and general instructional fundamentals in order to work in the classroom with groups of students or 1:1 in the areas of instructional reinforcement and student learning assistance. Responsibilities and duties are performed under the immediate supervision of licensed instructional personnel and involve assisting and guiding students in the reinforcement of reading, math, science or other classroom subjects, implementing behavioral plans and/or monitoring and enforcing appropriate behavior in accordance with instructional lesson plans and student IEP's. Positions assigned to this classification also provide assistance and support in terms of preparing exercises/drill for students better suited to their learning needs, recording tests, copying materials for the classroom, correcting papers/tests, updating and maintaining classroom records, files and supplies.

Qualifications:

Requires a minimum of an AA Degree; or 90 quarter college credits (60 semester credits); or a score of 460 on the ParaPro Assessment exam; or a score of at least 65% accuracy on Assessment 1 and a 70% accuracy on Assessment 2 of the ParaEducator exam. Previous experience working with children or in a school setting, and/or coursework in child development, human development, learning, behavior management or related coursework is preferred.

Assignment:

3 Week position is June 8-11, June 15-18, June 22-25, 2026. Positions available at high school/middle school level, elementary level and early childhood level.

Application:

Candidates may apply online at www.biglake schools.org

Posting Closes:

When Filled Salary:

The salary range for the position is outlined on page 40 this agreement. Big Lake Schools is an equal opportunity employer: applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.