Adult Support Paraprofessional

SOS Personnel

About The Position

SOS Personnel is recruiting experienced, compassionate Adult Support Paraprofessionals to support students with mild to severe disabilities in Christina School District schools. ⚠️ Please Note: This position is contingent upon SOS Personnel being awarded the Christina School District Adult Support Paraprofessional contract. Qualified candidates will be pre-screened and placed in our priority hiring pool pending contract award. 💼 Position Overview Adult Support Paraprofessionals will: Work directly with students under teacher supervision Support implementation of IEP goals and Behavior Support Plans Utilize positive behavior interventions and de-escalation techniques Maintain close supervision to ensure student safety Assist with academic engagement and data collection Support students during transitions, community activities, and non-instructional times Assist with self-care tasks (toileting, feeding, transfers) if assigned This role may involve working with students with autism, emotional disabilities, intellectual disabilities, medically fragile needs, and severe behavioral challenges. This is not a general classroom aide role — it requires emotional resilience, professionalism, and experience in structured educational settings. 💰 Compensation Competitive hourly pay based on credentials and experience. Full-time and part-time opportunities anticipated. SOS Personnel offers a $500 Perfect Attendance Bonus for paraprofessionals who complete the full academic year with outstanding attendance and performance. We reward reliability, commitment, and dedication to students. 🌟 Ideal Candidate Traits We are seeking individuals who are: Calm under pressure Trauma-informed Consistent and dependable Professional in appearance and conduct Skilled in behavior support and student engagement Team-oriented and coachable 🚀 Why Join the SOS Personnel Candidate Pool? Early placement priority upon contract award Professional onboarding Bi-weekly Direct deposit Clear communication throughout hiring process Opportunity to serve students in high-impact educational settings Long-term district placement potential 📩 How to Apply Submit your resume and proof of education/credits Qualified candidates will be contacted for pre-screening interviews and compliance preparation.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher (GPA 2.0+), OR 60 college credits, OR ParaPro Assessment score of 459+
Eligible for DEEDS Paraprofessional Certification
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to pass criminal background check, child protection registry clearance, and drug screening
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with assistance)

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students with disabilities strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Work directly with students under teacher supervision
Support implementation of IEP goals and Behavior Support Plans
Utilize positive behavior interventions and de-escalation techniques
Maintain close supervision to ensure student safety
Assist with academic engagement and data collection
Support students during transitions, community activities, and non-instructional times
Assist with self-care tasks (toileting, feeding, transfers) if assigned