Paraeducator Classification-II,Category-B, Classroom, Grd 8- SMS

- Position Type:
Student Support Services/Paraeducator - Date Posted:
10/21/2026 - Location:
Swift Middle School - Date Available:
ASAP - Closing Date:
11/11/2026 - Previous experience working with special education students
- Willingness to be trained to assist with varying instructional and behavioral needs of all students
- Ability to carry out instructions/lesson plans
- Modify tasks in live time as needed
- Ability to balance supporting an individual student while simultaneously building their independence
- Effective use of written and verbal communication skills
- Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others
- Establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs
- Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations to assist all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs
- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living as needed for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities
- Participate in IEP process and serve as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed
- Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and the achievement of IEP objectives
- Accompany students on field trips and assist with their supervision
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services and/or the Building Administrator
- 184 Days
- Step 1- $19.00/hour to Step 3- $21.00/hour, based on experience
- Active Paraeducator Union Members stay on current step
- 32.5 hours per week (½ hour unpaid lunch)7:40-2:40
| Paraeducator Classification-II,Category-B, Classroom, Grd 8- SMS | JobID: 2692 |
Paraeducator |
Position Title:Paraeducator- Classification-II, Category-B, Classroom, Grade 8
Location: Swift Middle School
Position Reports To:Director of Special Education and Related Services,
and Building Administrator
Job ID: #2692
Internal Close Date:October 28, 2026
External Close Date:November 11, 2026
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
Required Certifications & Qualifications | |
| A minimum of two years of study at the college level (60 credits), an Associates Degree or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment is required | |
Preferred Qualifications | |
Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance Abilities | |
Additional Duties | |
Terms of Employment | |
Work Schedule | |
All application materials must be submitted online, through Applitrack; should you have any difficulty in submitting your online application please contact (860)945-4813. *District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date. |