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Special Education Para Educator/Substitutes

Great Falls Public Schools

  • Great Falls, MT
  • 8 days ago
  • $16.78 Per Hour

Highlights

QUALIFICATIONS: The ability to provide instruction to students under the direct supervision of the special education teacher; The ability to keep accurate records of instructional information; The ability to work with and take direction from the classroom teacher; The ability to work as a part of a team; The ability to correct paperwork and to instruct students in small groups; The ability to implement behavioral intervention programs as outlined by the classroom teacher; The ability to assist with specialized personal needs of students; The ability to work independently; Two years of college coursework or passing competency test within first month of employment. Assist students with toileting; Feed or help students feed themselves; Occasionally must be able to run/sprint in order to protect the physical safety of students under your care; Daily sanitation of room and equipment; Assist in student's educational plan including development and implementation of instruction program; Understand and be aware of medical needs of students and be able to react appropriately and quickly in emergency, medical situations; Manage required forms and records; Multi-task, make quick decisions, and work as a cohesive member of a team.

Numbers & Facts

LocationGreat Falls, MT

Description

id='p3639_'>Special Education Para Educator/Substitutes JobID: 3639

Position Type:

Miscellaneous/Para Educator

Date Posted:

8/6/2026

Location:

District-wide

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QUALIFICATIONS:

  • The ability to provide instruction to students under the direct supervision of the special education teacher;
  • The ability to keep accurate records of instructional information;
  • The ability to work with and take direction from the classroom teacher;
  • The ability to work as a part of a team;
  • The ability to correct paperwork and to instruct students in small groups;
  • The ability to implement behavioral intervention programs as outlined by the classroom teacher;
  • The ability to assist with specialized personal needs of students;
  • The ability to work independently;
  • Two years of college coursework or passing competency test within first month of employment.

Physical Demands:

  • Frequently lift a minimum of 40 lbs.

  • Must be able to frequently transfer students from wheelchair to alternate location such as floor, commode, stander, classroom chair

  • Frequently push wheelchairs with students who weigh 100 lbs. or more;

  • Daily exposure to outside conditions (i.e. rain, snow, and occasionally extreme heat or cold conditions) during outdoor recess/gym activities;

  • Assist with loading and unloading of students on buses;

  • On a regular and consistent basis stand for long periods of time

  • Frequently walk, kneel, bend and squat

  • Assist students with toileting;

  • Feed or help students feed themselves;

  • Occasionally must be able to run/sprint in order to protect the physical safety of students under your care;

  • Daily sanitation of room and equipment;

  • Assist in student's educational plan including development and implementation of instruction program;

  • Understand and be aware of medical needs of students and be able to react appropriately and quickly in emergency, medical situations;

  • Manage required forms and records;

  • Multi-task, make quick decisions, and work as a cohesive member of a team

  • Assist with behavior management programs and techniques;

  • Daily participate in bowling and/or swimming program. (MS and HS only)

LOCATION: Various Locations

EMPLOYMENT: Various Hours; 5 days/wk.; 10-months per school year

SALARY: $16.78/hr Special Ed Para (25/26 Salary Schedule)

$105.00/day Sub Special Ed Para (25/26 Salary Schedule)

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

A cover letter, resume, and current District classified application (within the past 12 months) must be received in the Frontline Application System (available at www.gfps.k12.mt.us) by the closing date.

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