SUMMARY:
Hamilton Community Schools is seeking a part-time 8th-12th grade special education paraprofessional to serve five days per week at Hamilton High School. Primarily working with 8th-grade students and transitioning into higher grade levels as the students progress. Paraprofessionals provide social, physical, and academic support and/or supervision in general and special education settings, including but not limited to the cafeteria, classrooms, and assemblies.
LOCATION: Hamilton High School
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt
START DATE: August 24, 2026
WEEKLY HOURS: 6 hours/day M-F while students are in session
SALARY RANGE: $16.92/hour (base)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Help supervise the arrival and departure of students, and provide supervision and support in multiple settings throughout the school day
- Assist in managing the behavior of students
- Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
- Maintain confidentiality of information about children and their families in accordance with Board policy and law
- Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events when requested by administration
- Help supervise the arrival and departure of students, and provide supervision and support in multiple settings throughout the school day
- Possibly assist students with disabilities according to their individualized needs, which could include transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning
- Follow instructions from teachers and administrators
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Qualification:
- Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents in a positive manner
- Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form
- Ability to follow written and oral communication
- Ability to problem-solve
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25+ pounds.
