Special Populations Support Staff: Prek-8th Grade
About The Position
We're seeking a compassionate, adaptable Special Populations Support Specialist to support students Pre-K through 8th grade with diverse learning, behavioral, communication, and mobility needs. In this role, you'll partner with special education teachers, classroom teachers, therapists, and school leaders to help students access instruction, build independence, and participate fully in the school day. While you won't serve as the teacher of record or case manager, you'll play an essential role in implementing students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and ensuring they receive the individualized support they need to succeed. This position serves multiple schools throughout the district, providing support wherever student needs are greatest. If you enjoy variety, collaboration, and meaningful work, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact every day. You'll work with students across Pre-K through 8th grade in inclusive classrooms, resource settings, and specialized learning environments. Students have a wide range of educational, developmental, behavioral, communication, and mobility needs. Every assignment is unique, giving you the opportunity to build meaningful relationships while supporting students at different ages and stages of development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Experience as a paraprofessional, instructional assistant, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), ABA therapist, or student support professional
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and school staff
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Ability to adapt to changing school assignments and student needs
- Ability to meet all district employment requirements, including a background check
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting students with disabilities in educational, therapeutic, or clinical settings
- Previous experience as a paraprofessional, instructional assistant, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), ABA therapist, or student support professional
- Special Education certification, licensure, or significant Special Education experience strongly preferred
- ABA or behavior intervention experience is highly valued
- Special Education certification or licensure
- Experience implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- ABA experience or behavior intervention training
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a school setting
Responsibilities
- Implement accommodations, modifications, and supports outlined in students' IEPs
- Provide one-on-one and small-group support during instruction and daily classroom activities
- Support students with academic, behavioral, communication, social-emotional, mobility, and functional needs
- Assist with classroom participation, transitions, and personal care as needed
- Reinforce positive behavior strategies and intervention plans
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, administrators, and related service providers
- Adapt to changing assignments across schools and grade levels based on district needs
- Monitor student progress and communicate observations with the educational team
- Help create a safe, structured, inclusive learning environment where students can thrive
Benefits
- Dedicated partner throughout the hiring process and beyond
- Help learning about the district
- Interview preparation
- Support for transition into the role
- Resources, communication, and encouragement needed to be successful
- Regular check-ins throughout the first year
- Celebration of milestones
- Help navigating challenges
- Trusted resource for growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
