2025-2026 Special Education Paraprofessionals

FirstLine Schools is seeking talented, passionate individuals to serve in a self-contained specialized program for students with cognitive impairments. Paraprofessionals in this program will provide support to students with specific assistive technology devices, medical and life skills care, and behavioral support throughout the school day.

Requirements

• Assists in the delivery of special education services under the supervision of the Special Education teacher
• Supports the instruction in the classroom for the assigned student(s)
• Assists assigned student(s) with classroom assignments
• Supports instructional aspects of student(s) IEP(s)
• Works to keep student(s) on task during classroom instruction
• Provides behavioral support throughout the school day
• Supports student(s) IEP goals in areas of academics, social emotional and related service areas
• Supports student(s) with specific assistive technology devices student(s) may require throughout the day
• Medical and life skills care and assistance for students may be required as part of a student’s health plan or IEP
• Invests student(s) in achieving their goals
• Helps students connect their behavior to achieving goals and school values
• Builds independence and stamina in students
• Supports the use of an organized system to use assessment data to monitor the progress of assigned student
• Participates in school-wide duty rotations, meetings, and events
• Performs other duties as needed

Benefits

• Generous 403b plan
• Comprehensive benefits package