Job Description

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SPECIAL EDUCATION ADULT TRANSITION PROGRAM AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) PARAEDUCATOR
Location: Dr. John M. Schultz Educational Campus
Full-Time - 7 hours per day, 5 days per week
Monday - Friday, following traditional school year calendar
2025-2026 School Year
$17.48/hour per currect RPEA Master Agreement
Classification: Instructional Special Education
Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.

• Experience working with people with disabilities or appropriate techniques for interacting with students with disabilities preferred.

• Experience in special education career-based instructional programs preferred.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact effectively with students, parents, and staff.

• Ability to engage students in an age-appropriate manner and encourage adult behavior in a work environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel) and other instructional support technology.

• Excellent attendance record, flexibility, and capability to meet both physical and academic needs of students.

• Self-motivation and ability to work independently.

• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance required.

• Alternatives to the qualifications above may be considered by the Board.

Reports To: Building or Program Administrator
Calendar: Follows regular school calendar
Job Goal: To provide support to the special education program by assisting students with special needs in alignment with program philosophy and individual student goals.
Performance Responsibilities:

• Follows directions from building staff responsible for student learning plans.

• Assists students with orientation, reading, art, and other curriculum tasks as per their learning program.

• Implements prescribed behavioral management programs.

• Supports development of instructional materials and demonstrates initiative with individual students when appropriate.

• Assists with physical mobility and self-care activities such as toileting, feeding, and monitoring medical equipment.

• Participates in physical activities as part of the program or unique to the student's educational plan.

• Reports student progress or challenges promptly and professionally to special education staff.

• Assists with routine classroom operations and maintains instructional materials.

• Supervises and supports students during non-classroom activities.

• Performs additional duties as assigned by special educators, Student Services Director, or building principal.

• = Essential Job Functions

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