JACKSONVILLE NORTH PULASKI SCHOOL DISTRICT

Position Title: Special Education Para-Educator
Department: Building Level
Reports To: Building Principal
Contract: 2025-2026 School Year (180 days)
Closing: Until Filled
SUMMARY: To aid and support teachers and other licensed personnel in implementing the instructional program and related services for students with disabilities.

• Implements instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher/building principal in school and community sites.
• Assists in the preparation of lesson plans, instructional materials, and data collection.
• Assumes responsibility for being prepared to perform instructional duties as prescribed.
• Acquires knowledge of the curriculum content of the classes in which he/she assists.
• Implements behavior management techniques as directed by teacher/building principal.
• Assists with the physical needs including (but not limited to) feeding, toileting, dressing, catheterization, physical management, etc. of the students. Some heavy lifting of students is required.
• Administers medications and other medical supports as prescribed and directed by the school nurse.
• Completes daily work schedules as assigned by the teacher/principal.
• Assists the teacher with the maintenance of the classroom.
• Assists with duties such as lunchroom, recess, bus, etc.
• Participates in inservices as directed.
• Knows Board of Education policies, district and school guidelines, regulations and adhere to the same.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE: Associate Degree or higher, successful Para Pro Assessment Exam or 60 college credits. Education or experience in field related to working with special needs students.
  OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of pre-employment background checks. Appropriate personal and professional conduct at all times around students, other staff members and the general public.