Special Education Adult Transition Program Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Paraeducator (2914)
About The Position
The Special Education Adult Transition Program Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Paraeducator provides support to the special education program by assisting students with special needs in alignment with program philosophy and individual student goals. The position is based at the Dr. John M. Schultz Educational Campus and follows the regular school calendar for the 2026–2027 school year. It is full-time, 7 hours per day, 5 days per week, Monday through Friday. The paraeducator supports instruction, student behavior plans, mobility and self-care, and classroom operations. The role requires regular, reliable, and punctual attendance and the ability to meet students’ physical and academic needs. The position is classified as Instructional Special Education and reports to a Building or Program Administrator.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact effectively with students, parents, and staff.
- Ability to engage students in an age-appropriate manner and encourage adult behavior in a work environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel, and other instructional support technology.
- Excellent attendance record, flexibility, and capability to meet students’ physical and academic needs.
- Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
- Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with people with disabilities or appropriate techniques for interacting with students with disabilities.
- Experience in special education career-based instructional programs.
Responsibilities
- Follow directions from building staff responsible for student learning plans.
- Assist students with orientation, reading, art, and other curriculum tasks according to their learning programs.
- Implement prescribed behavioral management programs.
- Support the development of instructional materials and demonstrate initiative with individual students when appropriate.
- Assist with physical mobility and self-care activities, including toileting, feeding, and monitoring medical equipment.
- Participate in physical activities that are part of the program or a student’s educational plan.
- Report student progress or challenges promptly and professionally to special education staff.
- Assist with routine classroom operations and maintain instructional materials.
- Supervise and support students during non-classroom activities.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by special educators, the Student Services Director, or the building principal.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
