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Student Attendant

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Job Description

The Stepping Stones Group
Make a Difference Every Day 

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

School-Based Student Attendant | Full-Time | PK-12 Special Education | Multiple Openings

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting students and helping them take part fully in the school day? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking dedicated Student Attendants to join our team during the 2026-2027 school year. This is more than a job. It's a chance to provide the individualized support students need to stay safe, build confidence, and join in school activities. We have multiple full-time openings.


You'll work closely with teachers, special education staff, and school teams to support students who need personal care, behavioral, academic, or emotional support. Assignments may be 1:1, 2:1, or classroom support.

  • Pay: $21-$23 per hour
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, 32.5 hours per week (6.5 hours per day plus a 30-minute unpaid break), within a 7:30 AM-4:30 PM window, no evenings or overnights
  • Setting: Onsite, PK-12, 1:1, 2:1, and classroom support in general education and special education settings
  • Start date: Immediate, through the end of the 2026-27 school year (mid-June)
  • Employment type:

What You'll Do

  • Provide 1:1, 2:1, or classroom support throughout the school day
  • Assist with personal care and daily needs, which may include mobility assistance, feeding, toileting, and diapering
  • Provide behavioral support and intervention, including safe support for students who elope, using positive reinforcement and safety procedures
  • Provide emotional support and general academic support, including help with assignments
  • Collect and document behavioral data as directed by the teacher and school team
  • Assist the teacher(s) and classroom aides as needed
  • Support student participation in classroom instruction and school activities
  • Assist students during arrival, dismissal, transitions, lunch, and recess as assigned
  • Follow IEP accommodations, care plans, and behavior plans as directed
  • Monitor student safety and well-being throughout the school day
  • Maintain accurate documentation and student records, and maintain confidentiality and dignity

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least 1 year of behavioral experience working with children or adolescents
  • Comfort with and ability to manage elopement
  • Comfort with and ability to provide personal care, including toileting and diapering, if needed
  • Ability to complete required school and district compliance items
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to follow health, safety, and student support procedures
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Authorization to work in the United States; English proficiency

You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are Open To:

  • Working with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), emotional disturbance (ED), other health impairments (OHI), and significant behavioral needs
  • Working with medically fragile students
  • Providing personal care with patience, respect, and professionalism
  • Working with students of all ages and all caseloads and behaviors
  • Working in both general education and special education settings
  • Adjusting your caseload or school site based on district needs
  • Working fully onsite and in person

Preferred Qualifications

  • School-based experience
  • Experience as a paraprofessional, behavior technician, RBT, instructional aide, or direct support professional (DSP)
  • Experience with autism, developmental disabilities, or complex behavioral needs
  • Experience with personal care, ADL support, lifting, and transfers
  • CPR and First Aid certification
  • CPI, Safety-Care, or other crisis prevention and de-escalation training
  • Associate's degree or coursework in education, psychology, child development, human services, or a related field

Related Experience We Value

Experience as a Student Attendant, Paraprofessional, Instructional Aide, Educational Assistant, Classroom Aide, School Aide, Special Education Assistant, Personal Care Assistant (PCA), Behavior Technician, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Direct Support Professional (DSP), or Student Support Assistant is highly valued.

Why Candidates Choose This Role

  • Make a direct, daily difference in students' comfort, safety, and participation
  • Gain hands-on experience in special education and behavior support
  • Build experience for careers in education, psychology, counseling, social work, healthcare, and ABA
  • Follow a predictable school schedule, with weekends, evenings, and holidays typically off
  • Work alongside teachers, therapists, and school professionals

Why You'll Love Working With Us

  • Competitive pay of $21-$23 per hour
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees
  • 401(k) retirement plan for eligible employees
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Continuing education resources
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Responsive and supportive leadership
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • Meaningful work that directly impacts students and communities

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to remain active throughout the school day, including frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and repositioning
  • Ability to respond quickly and safely to elopement, health, and behavioral situations
  • Ability to lift, transfer, reposition, or physically assist students safely
  • Ability to assist with feeding, toileting, and diapering, if needed
  • Additional requirements may vary by assignment

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

Successful Student Attendants are patient, dependable, observant, and flexible. They stay calm in changing situations, keep students safe, build positive relationships with students and school teams, provide respectful and consistent support, and help students take part in school activities throughout the day.

About The Stepping Stones Group

We believe every child deserves exceptional support for their academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth. We partner with schools across the country to provide high-quality educational services that help students build confidence, develop new skills, and reach meaningful milestones, and we give our team members the support, training, and resources to thrive.


Ready to make an impact? Apply today. Please share your behavioral experience, including any experience with elopement, and confirm your reliable transportation when you apply. Selected candidates will complete a virtual interview with the school district.



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