Adult Support Paraprofessional
About The Position
Adult Support Paraprofessionals – Special Education 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.
Requirements
- Applicants must meet ONE of the following: 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)
- Experience working with students with disabilities strongly preferred
Nice To Haves
- Calm under pressure
- Trauma-informed
- Consistent and dependable
- Professional in appearance and conduct
- Skilled in behavior support and student engagement
- Team-oriented and coachable
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
Benefits
- Perfect Attendance Bonus
- Bi-weekly Direct deposit
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- $500 Perfect Attendance Bonus for paraprofessionals who complete the full academic year with outstanding attendance and performance
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
