If you have a passion for making a meaningful difference in a young person's life, an exciting opportunity awaits you as a 1:1 Paraprofessional supporting a medically fragile middle school student. This rewarding contract role begins as soon as possible and continues through June 11th, 2027, and offers full-time hours at 35 per week.
You'll have the chance to offer individualized support and encouragement, helping a nonverbal student fully participate in their school experience. Your compassion, patience, and attentiveness will have a lasting impact, and experience with g-tube care and toileting will be especially valued as you manage the student's unique medical and personal care needs.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Experience as a paraprofessional in school settings
- Strong commitment to supporting students with significant medical needs
- Understanding of, or willingness to learn, g-tube feeding
- Capability to assist with toileting and hygiene care
- Comfort working with nonverbal students and using alternative communication methods
- Ability to build trust and rapport with students and collaborate with education and medical staff
- Patience, adaptability, and a nurturing approach to individualized learning
Key responsibilities:
- Provide consistent, caring 1:1 support to a middle school student throughout the school day
- Assist with academic tasks, classroom participation, and social engagement
- Attend to the student’s medical needs including feeding and toileting as required
- Communicate observations, progress, and any concerns to appropriate school staff
- Maintain a safe and encouraging learning environment
- Adapt support strategies as the student’s needs evolve over time
This role offers the unique satisfaction of helping a student thrive, grow, and learn in a supportive educational setting. If you’re ready to make a genuine difference each day, we’d love to hear from you—apply today and help shape a student's school experience for the better.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
- Competitive Salary
- Weekly Paycheck
- Matching 401(k) Plan
- Extensive Medical Coverage
- Licensing Assistance
- Custom Housing
- Travel Assistance
- Professional Development Reimbursement