Middle School Habilitative Skills Paraprofessional

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2627290 POSITION TITLE: HABILITATIVE INTERVENTION PARAPROFESSIONAL LOCATION: Alameda Middle School POSTING DATE: September 1, 2026 CLOSING DATE: For best consideration please apply by September 9, 2026. However, position will be open until filled. ADDITIONAL INFO: Seven (7) hours per day. DAYS: Nine month employment. SALARY SCHEDULE: Rate of pay will be $16.78 per hour. START DATE: As soon as possible. JOB SUMMARY: The principle function of an employee in this class is to provide assistance to special education students who are requiring significant and regular personal care, behavior interventions, functional life skills acquisition, and functional academics. The position assists in the implementation of a student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). The position works with students who have more severe physical, emotional, and/or learning disabilities. The work is performed under the supervision of a special education teacher, classroom teacher, and the building Principal. The principle duties of this position are performed in a classroom environment and may include exposure to body fluids and some personal injury risk from student behaviors. Candidates will be billing Medicaid and attending a yearly training provided by Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Number 25. Pocatello/Chubbuck School District employees in this classification must exhibit the following qualities: - The ability to work with students with emotional, physical, and mental disabilities, ability to support students one on one and small group situations. - Demonstrated knowledge of effective behavioral methods. - Ability to maintain a positive learning environment. - Excellent organization skills. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Able to work under deadlines. - Maintain confidentiality of staff and students. - Ability to lift up to fifty pounds and push and pull up to one hundred pounds. - Have a growth mindset and not be threatened by constructive feedback. - To perform or assist with medical interventions as needed. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Must be highly qualified. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent AND successful completion of a minimum of 32 academic core college semester credits that will lead to a Bachelors Degree ORmust pass the ETS Paraprofessional Praxis Assessment Test. COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE UPLOADED WITH THE APPLICATION. Candidate will be placed on Level 5 of the salary schedule. IF YOU HAVE MORE EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OR A DEGREE THAT WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN BEING PLACED ON THE SALARY SCHEDULE EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION: School District employees that are interested must apply through the District on-line application system, AppliTracks, internal applications. If not employed in a paraprofessional position, transcripts must accompany the application. Applicants that are not currently employed with the District will need to complete the external application. BENEFITS INFO: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Public Employees Retirement are available to Classified employees who work at least half time (20 hours per week) or more in a regular position and to Certified employees with a .50 FTE or greater contract. There are no benefits for part time (3.5 hour) Instructional Paraprofessionals.