Adult Support Paraprofessional

SOS Personnel

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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.

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)
• Experience working with students with disabilities strongly preferred.

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

Benefits

• Perfect Attendance Bonus
• Bi-weekly Direct deposit
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Professional onboarding
• Clear communication throughout hiring process
• Opportunity to serve students in high-impact educational settings
• Long-term district placement potential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree