Special Ed Paraprofessionals I, II or III

2025-26 Special Ed Paraprofessionals I, II or III 

• Full-time, school-year position, 7 hours / day
• $17.75 – $26.40 / hour (based upon years’ experience in public schools and authorization level) with sick leave and health insurance benefits
• MDOE Criminal History Records Check and Educational Technician Authorization required

Qualifications: 

1. Ed Tech Authorization from the Maine Dept of Education
2. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Performance Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary for the job
• Review and reinforce learning previously introduced by the teacher or assist in drill or practice activities under the indirect supervision of a teacher
• Perform non-instructional, non-evaluative functions
  • Help students master equipment/instructional materials assigned by the teacher
  • Provide input if requested to the IEP Team or Parent Teacher Conference
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials
  • Copying, typing, filing, cutting, laminating, bulletin board preparation, etc.
• Provide classroom management functions
  • Assist with playground/recess, time-out, lunch and bus duties as requested
  • Assist with supervision of students during emergency / fire drills, assemblies and field trips
  • Provide escort and assistance to students as necessary
• Supervise small groups of students in community based programs
• Maintain high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information
• Work cooperatively and positively with coworkers and supervisors
• Arrive and depart punctually, attend regularly, notify appropriate personnel of absences and coverage
• Participate in in-service training programs as assigned
• Perform Personal Care duties (i.e. feeding, lifting, toileting, etc.) as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising special education teacher, principal, or Director of Special Services.

The position will remain open until a qualified candidate is found.

Candidates should apply by submitting a Non-teaching application Attn: Superintendent Dr. Barbara Sargent and email it to jody.white@schools.hermon.net. Applications can also be mailed to:

EOE/AA