Cross-Categorical Elementary Special Education Aide

This position is for the 2026-2027 school year. 

Job Summary: Assists in the care, instruction, and support of elementary students (PreK through grade 5, or through grade 8 at applicable campuses) with physical, social-emotional, behavioral, self-help, and/or developmental needs. Positions may be assigned to Intensive Resource (IR) rooms, Extended Resource (ER) rooms, Preschool (PK) classrooms, or integrated general education settings, based on district and building needs.

New Hire Hourly Rate: Grade 7: $23.15 - $25.90 DOE 
Internal Hourly Rate: Determined by the ESSA Negotiated Agreement
Work Day: 7 hours
Work Year: 9 months
Bargaining Unit: Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):
The following are required:

1. Must meet at least one of the following:
   1. High school diploma/equivalent and ability to pass the ParaProfessional Assessment or WorkKeys within 4 months; or
   2. Associate's degree or higher; or
   3. Completion of 48 semester hours of higher education.
2. Demonstrated ability to lift and assist students safely.
3. Understanding of developmental disabilities and empathy for students with special needs.
4. Tutoring skills commensurate with the level of assigned students.
5. Successful completion of de-escalation/crisis intervention training, including physical restraint, as required.
6. If the posted vacancy lists a requirement for signing skills, the applicant must at a minimum have completed ASL I and ASL II.
    

This position offers an excellent benefit package, including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and audio
• Retirement (PERS)

If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee, please email [email protected].