Special Education Paraeducator Aide 2 1:1 Autism (27 hrs./wk., 180 days) Herz Middle School

Washoe County Job Fair - Walk-ins are welcome! When: Thursday, October 22 from 11:00am-2:00pm Where: Reno/Sparks Convention Center. 4590 S Virginia St. Reno NV 89502 Please attend Hiring Event - Walk-in welcome! Tuesday, October 27, 2026 from 9am-12pm at EmployNV Business Hub, 4001 S. Virginia Suite 8, Reno, NV 89502 **** **POSITION:**Special Education Paraeducator Aide 2 1:1 Autism (27 hrs./wk., 180 days) **SCHEDULE:**27 hrs./wk., 180 days **LOCATION:**Reno, NV **SALARY:**Sch A:$13.49 (entry step) Sch B:$16.21 (entry step) TO APPLY: Direct Link: - https://washoe.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job\_board\_form?op=viewandJOB\_ID=2000018414andCOMPANY\_ID=00004845andredirect\_qs=andredirect\_qs=start\_index=100andCOMPANY\_ID=00004845 Career Page: - https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/1034 Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time. SUMMARY: Under supervision, works in a special education classroom assisting teaching staff in a variety of instructional activities. Assists teachers in special education classrooms and provides individual or group assistance depending on student or class's functional living and academic skills and/or behavioral support needed. Incumbent can also provide attendant services to students with various intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Incumbent performs related work as required. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Any experience that would demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities. Educational principles and techniques. Student behavior and characteristics. Basic discipline and positive behavior modification techniques. Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation. Basic mathematics. Current office methods and procedures including filing and records management. Common office equipment and its usage. Some knowledge in communication and behavioral strategies. May need to possess various forms of communicating with the deaf through visual means (Signed English, SEE, MSE, PSE, ASI, or CUE). Hearing disorders and their effects on learning and behavior. Skills taught in the basic subjects included in elementary and secondary school curriculum. Record keeping techniques. Computer skills. Securing and maintaining the confidence and cooperation of students. Dealing tactfully with students, parents and school personnel. Evaluating situations accurately and taking effective action. Basic typing/computer skills. Spelling correctly. Reading, writing and speaking English at a level required for successful job performance. Preparing and maintaining accurate and complete records, files and summaries. Organizing and distributing instructional materials. Making mathematical computations. Operating various office equipment. Operating and maintaining audio-visual equipment. Learning basic operations of communication devices. Lifting using appropriate techniques. Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions. Using positive behavioral reinforcements. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Moving students weighing as much as 50-80 pounds, daily and repetitively. Possession or ability to obtain a CPI Certification. The Paraeducator Aide must also be at least 18 years of age; have at least a high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma. New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change. The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes. Any applicant who would like to r quest a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Assist students with intellectual, physical, or behavioral disabilities in boarding and de-boarding buses before and after school. Assist students in reaching proper location in school. Accompany students into general education classrooms. Provide attendant services (diapering, toileting, washing faces, etc.) to students as needed. Supports instruction in proper health and hygiene habits. Performs delegated procedures such as clean intermittent catheterization, provide emergency and first aid care as necessary. Move students weighing 50-80 pounds, daily and repetitively. Follows proper safety procedures. Prepares and helps feed students as needed. Supports instruction in functional life skills. Realizes individual needs of students with intellectual, physical and/or behavioral disabilities and modifies general education classroom assignments occasionally. Follows behavior plans as outlined in students' IEP's. Uses positive behavior management techniques. Assists with lesson assignments. Reinforces learning concepts to students. Maintains discipline and order on the playground, lunchroom, library and classrooms. Accompanies stu