Special Education Paraprofessional

Heartland Lakes Community School (HLCS) is search for the right person to join our innovative staff crew as a Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 School Year. At HLCS our whole community is committed to our mission: to empower scholars to bravely live their truth, to become wise stewards of the land and resources and to ignite lasting curiosity that leads to positive change in their school, their communities, their world and themselves. Our practices are trauma-informed, person-centered, and restorative, when needed. Our learning is hands-on, project-based and unique.

Job Overview:

The Special Education Paraprofessional assists Special Education and General Education teachers in the delivery of educational and behavioral interventions for Special Education students; also assists the Special Education student in the general education classrooms with the goal of supporting school wide educational goals. Due to the varied and individual needs of each student, Special Education Paraprofessional may provide a variety of support and should be flexible in adjusting to student needs. This may include providing personal care assistance, implementing behavior management strategies, providing one-to-one instruction and/or support.

Requirements:

• High School diploma required.
• Candidates must have a minimum of 60 college credits or have passed the Para Pro Test. HLCSwill support the process.
• Flexibility to work with different situations, one-to-one, small and large groups, multiple settings.
• Effective communication with teachers, as well as students with disabilities and their families.
• Demonstrating unwavering belief in the potential and abilities of every student In your application materials please include a response to the following question: How do you see the HLCS Mission Statement in your philosophy and current or future practices working with students and families?

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $30.25 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person