Shiloh Hills ParaEducator - Special Education​/Supervision

Overview

January 23, 2026 – Vacancy Notice, Para Educator (Special Education/Supervision) at Shiloh Hills Elementary School.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 6.25 hrs/day: 8:45 AM - 3:30 PM. Status:
Continuing.

JOB SUMMARY: The Para educator (Special Education) provides support and assistance in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students receiving special education services. Duties may vary based on specific assignment and may change at any time based on administrator or teacher reevaluation of student or program.

• Supports teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities.
• Provide instructional support and assistance in teaching and learning in small or large groups to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assist teachers with duties related to instruction such as observing, recording data, charting behavior, and classroom preparation.
• Follow and implement plans, procedures, strategies, or tasks as directed by an administrator or certificated staff.
• Follow district and local governing agency policies for protecting health, safety, and well-being of children.
• Assist in maintaining safety, behavior, decorum, and order in common areas (cafeteria, playground, corridors, study halls, gym, auditorium, locker rooms, parking lots, crosswalks, detention rooms, school buses).
• Understand and utilize behavior management plans of the classrooms, building, and programs being supported.
• Assist teacher with crisis intervention while following a student’s individual behavior plan or ERP (Emergency Response Plan) as written by the IEP team.
• Provide information requested by teachers/administrators for development of the IEP.
• Work collaboratively with the Special Education teacher, classroom teachers, and other para educators.
• Assist in preparation of materials designated as needed in the lesson plan.
• Learn and apply approaches/strategies for working with students in instructional settings.
• Demonstrate interest in working with students, including those with special needs; encourage and model expected behavior.
• May assist in data collection on student mastery of behavior goals/objectives using criteria/checklists developed by the special educator.
• Fade supports to individual students as directed by teachers; document fading of supports per student’s IEP.
• Build and maintain a positive, caring relationship with all students.
• Toilet/diaper and feed students if necessary; may include tube feeding and catheterization.
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with all members of the school community.
• Communicate with Special Education teachers regarding questions, concerns, or comments related to students’ academic and social progress.
• Communicate with Special Education teachers regarding questions about support and/or instructional plans for students.
• Maintain documentation and organized records daily; participate in training to enhance skills.
• Perform basic computer skills such as word processing and email; report to assigned duty areas promptly and reliably; remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations.
• Work independently with minimal supervision; provide first aid in case of illness or injury and report accidents to the building office.
• Perform other duties as directed by the building principal.

Education/Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain promptly

Paraeducators shall be required to be highly qualified upon hire into a continuing position as defined by state law.

• Completed at least 2 years of study totaling 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; OR
• Obtained an associate’s degree or higher; OR
• Completed and passed the ETS Para Pro Praxis Assessment (qualifying score of at least 455); OR
• Completed and passed the Master Teacher Assessments (2 assessments, qualifying score of at least 65%); OR
• Completed and passed the Pearson Paraprofessional assessment (qualifying score of at least); OR
• Have completed an apprenticeship as a para educator, in a program registered…