Hellen Keller Middle School: Paraeducator

Hellen Keller Middle School:
Para educator

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
• Date Posted: 1/23/2026

Paraprofessional / Student Supervisor & Coach

Available: Available Immediately

Hours: Monday-Friday, 6.25 hours per day when school is in session for students and one day prior to students returning to school after the summer break (181 days per school year)

Helen Keller Middle School (HKMS), part of the Easton–Redding Region 9 School District, is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional / Student Supervisor to join our dedicated middle school team. This is an immediate opening and a unique opportunity for individuals interested in education, counseling, or youth development.

The Special Education Paraprofessional supports students with learning and behavioral needs in both classroom and small-group settings. This role emphasizes student supervision, coaching, relationship-building, and positive behavioral support, helping students develop skills to be successful academically and socially.

• Support students with special education needs in general education and specialized classroom settings
• Provide structured supervision and guidance during academic and non-academic times
• Coach students in organization, behavior regulation, social skills, and problem-solving
• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, counselors, and administrators
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and respectful learning environment
• Reinforce school expectations using a firm but fair approach

• Education or counseling major, recent graduate, or related experience preferred
• Dependable, professional, and student-centered
• Demonstrates a calm, consistent, and firm but fair approach to student supervision
• Enjoys working with middle school students and helping them reach their full potential
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Great hours aligned with the school day
• Great colleagues in a collaborative, student-focused environment
• Competitive benefits through the Easton–Redding Region 9 School District
• Meaningful, rewarding work making a direct impact on students' lives
• Transcripts from post-secondary education
• Evidence of a passing grade on Para Pro Exam if applicable
• Internal applicants need only to submit a letter of application with an updated resume, referencing Principal Steve Clapp

The Easton Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.