POSITION:    Paraeducators– Special Education – ESY (Extended School Year) Program
 

POSTING DATE:                   April 27, 2026
INTERNAL DEADLINE:         May 5, 2026  

CLOSING DATE:                   Until Filled              

Extended School Year (ESY) 9th - 12th grade at DHS

Dates:  July 6, 2026- July 16, 2026

Hours: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm

SUMMARY:  Assists special education student, classroom teacher or special education support personnel in the implementation of instructional programs and management of behavior of students with disabilities for the ESY Program.
  
Note:  These ESY positions are posted year to year as needed for the ESY Program and are not a permanent extension or addition to any established para educator hours.
 
RATE OF PAY:   Step 1 or applicable step of the current DESPA Salary Schedule
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assigned to work in special education or general education classroom with student(s) with disabilities supporting the entire classroom or assisting specific student(s) with disabilities.  
• Function under the direct supervision of a general or special education professional.
• Assists general education or special education with the development of work assignments, job responsibilities and services to student(s) with disabilities.
• Performs those health care, instructional or other related assignments developed by a special education professional for each specific student with a disability as well as all students in the classroom. 
• Assists the special education classroom teacher, special education support personnel and general education teacher in the implementation of health care, instructional programs and the management of student behavior.
• Manages both behavioral and instructional logs.
• Monitors established goals and objectives for students.
• Bending, lifting and overhead work required.
• Attendance and punctuality to assignment required.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to work with parents, students and staff
• Computer skills necessary
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Ability to be self-directed and ability to identify and solve problems
• Good attendance important for position and is expected
  

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Internal candidates must submit a letter of interest to Anne Nakon at [email protected] and Barb Leonard at [email protected] by 4:00pm on the internal closing date.  External applicants can apply online.

Note:  No external candidates will be considered until all internal contract obligations have been met.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its educational programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER