Special Education Paraprofessional-Elementary

MANHATTAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT JOB TITLE

Special Education Paraprofessional - Elementary

COMPENSATION

2025-26: $17.75 hourly; 2026-27:

TBD POSTING DATE

05/05/2026

START DATE:

8/19/2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

Will work with special education students in the elementary school. Will support students' daily needs in the classroom and throughout the school day and assist in management and shaping of student behavior through use of positive reinforcement strategies. Assists in supervision of special education students in the classroom, on study trip activities and in bus duty, as directed. Duties will vary depending on student needs.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of at least two years of study at an institute of higher education; obtain an associate or higher degree or meet a rigorous standard of quality. Successful applicants will have knowledge of general concepts of child growth, development, and behavior characteristics in special education programs assigned and will be able to handle stressful situations and maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the building level Principal and the Special Education Teacher.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Full-Time, school-year position, approximately 32-36 hours per week during the school year, Monday thru Thursday, based on a 4-day school week. 157-Day contract, including 5 paid holidays. Vacation and Sick Leave are earned pursuant to Montana Law. Position qualifies for insurance and retirement benefits.

CLOSING DATE

Open Until Filled

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Manhattan School District #3 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in regards to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, marital status, or disability.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Complete a classified application which is available on the school website or in the Manhattan School District Office. Please submit your application to the Manhattan District Office, or you may email or mail your documents. Please address all documents to Kristie Pierce, Special Education Director. Upon recommendation for hire, candidates will be provided a packet of payroll forms to include a fingerprint background check.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email all application materials to or mail to

Manhattan School District Office, Attn:

Kristie Pierce, PO Box 425, Manhattan, MT 59741.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$17.75 per hour

Work Location:

In person