Educational Paraprofessional Position Paraprofessional

Job Description:

We invite you to click here to apply: Paraprofessional

Date Posted: 9/16/2026

School: Amity Middle School-Orange

Starting Date: ASAP

Date Closing: 09/23/2026 Shortened deadline approved by union president

POSITION: Paraprofessional-Special Education

LOCATION: Amity Middle School-Orange 7-8 SAILS Program

SALARY/BENEFITS: In accordance with the Paraprofessional Union Contract

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Sensitive and mature individual
• Demonstrate understanding and ability to work with individuals with disabilities
• Demonstrate a patient and positive attitude
• Confident in ability to handle situations of an emergency or unpredictable nature
• Able to work in a variety of environments
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with all members of the team and community
• Communicate in an effective manner with all members of the team and community

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The requirements of this job will require the Paraprofessional to work alongside the students; therefore the Paraprofessional must be able to physically perform all the same tasks as required of the student which may include but will not be limited to:

• Lifting
• Bending
• Climbing Stairs
• Kneeling
• Walking Distances
• Sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time
• Navigating tight areas

PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION

• Either a minimum of an Associates Degree or the candidate is willing to successfully complete the Para-Pro Assessment once hired
• Currently possesses or willing to obtain and maintain Basic First Aid and CPR training
• Currently possesses or willing to obtain and maintain Physical Management Training
• Pass background check as required

Following experience preferred, but not required - 1 or more years direct service delivery in one or more of the following settings:

• School
• Day care/Day Treatment
• Group home or other residential settings
• Medical facility

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement the students IEP as written, collect data as required and prepare reports summarizing such data
• Ensure that the student is safe socially, emotionally, economically and physically at all times with-in all settings
• Work collaboratively with Special Education Coordinator/Teacher to design student schedules
• Understand and follow all Amity BOE policies, procedures and regulations
• Attend all meetings and trainings as required by Amity BOE and the School including those provided through Global Compliance Network
• Perform all additional duties as assigned by the Teacher, Special Education Coordinator or the Director of Student Services

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

The Amity Board of Education does not knowingly condone discrimination in employment, assignment, program, or services on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or unrelated abilities to perform the duties of the position