About this role
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADULT TRANSITION PROGRAM AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) PARAEDUCATOR Location: Dr. John M. Schultz Educational Campus Full-Time – 7 hours per day, 5 days per week Monday – Friday, following traditional 2026-2027 school year calendar $18.00/hour per currect RPEA Master Agreement Classification: Instructional Special Education Qualifications:
• High School Diploma.
• Experience working with people with disabilities or appropriate techniques for interacting with students with disabilities preferred.
• Experience in special education career-based instructional programs preferred.
• 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 (Word, Excel) and other instructional support technology.
• Excellent attendance record, flexibility, and capability to meet both physical and academic needs of students.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance required.
• Alternatives to the qualifications above may be considered by the Board.
Reports To: Building or Program Administrator Calendar: Follows regular school calendar Job Goal: To provide support to the special education program by assisting students with special needs in alignment with program philosophy and individual student goals. Performance Responsibilities:
• Follows directions from building staff responsible for student learning plans.
• Assists students with orientation, reading, art, and other curriculum tasks as per their learning program.
• Implements prescribed behavioral management programs.
• Supports development of instructional materials and demonstrates initiative with individual students when appropriate.
• Assists with physical mobility and self-care activities such as toileting, feeding, and monitoring medical equipment.
• Participates in physical activities as part of the program or unique to the student's educational plan.
• Reports student progress or challenges promptly and professionally to special education staff.
• Assists with routine classroom operations and maintains instructional materials.
• Supervises and supports students during non-classroom activities.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by special educators, Student Services Director, or building principal.
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