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Paraprofessional

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The Stepping Stones Group

Make a Difference Every Day

Empowering Students, Enriching Futures!

School-Based Paraprofessional (Teaching Assistant) | Full-Time | Middle School Behavior Support | 1:1 Support

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about supporting students and helping them reach their full potential? The Stepping Stones Group is seeking a dedicated Paraprofessional (Teaching Assistant) to join our team for the rest of the 2026-2027 school year. This is more than a job. It's a chance to make a meaningful impact while working alongside educators and support teams, helping a middle school student build the academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and life skills he needs to succeed.

You'll work closely with teachers and special education staff to provide one-on-one or classroom support, with a focus on behavior support, patience, and discretion.

  • Pay: $23-$24 per hour
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time, about 35 hours per week (7 hours per day plus a 30-minute unpaid break), within a 7:00 AM-4:30 PM window, no evenings or overnights
  • Setting: Onsite, middle school, one-on-one and classroom support in general education and special education settings
  • Start date: Immediate, through mid-June 2027
  • Employment type: W-2
  • Location: Shared with candidates during the application process

What You'll Do

  • Provide one-on-one and classroom support throughout the school day
  • Recognize early signs of escalation, use de-escalation techniques, and follow individualized behavior plans, including IEP and 504 accommodations, consistently
  • Provide behavioral support and intervention, and emotional support as needed
  • Assist with mobility, feeding, toileting, and other daily living needs, using proper safety and lifting techniques
  • Assist with assignments and provide general academic support
  • Collect and document data as directed by the teacher and school team
  • Work with teachers, therapists, and parents, following lesson modifications and sharing clear updates on student progress and challenges
  • Support students discreetly, without drawing unnecessary attention to their needs in front of peers
  • Maintain student privacy in line with FERPA and confidentiality expectations
  • Stay calm and adjust your approach during distractions, meltdowns, or unexpected classroom changes

Minimum Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or 48 college credit hours
  • School-based experience
  • Behavior training of some kind, such as restraint training, CPI, QBS, or a 40-hour behavioral training course
  • Behavioral support skills, including de-escalation and following individualized behavior plans
  • Comfort with and ability to provide personal care, including toileting, with proper lifting techniques
  • Patience, adaptability, and the ability to work at a student's pace
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with teachers, staff, therapists, and parents
  • Reliable transportation
  • Authorization to work in the United States; English proficiency

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

  • Working one-on-one with a middle school student with behavioral needs
  • 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 toileting and diapering assistance if needed
  • 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

  • Experience supporting students with behavioral needs
  • Experience with applied behavior analysis (ABA) or behavior support strategies
  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification, or willingness to obtain it
  • CPR and First Aid certification
  • Experience with middle school students
  • Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, child development, or a related field

Related Experience We Value

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

Why Candidates Choose This Role

  • Gain hands-on experience in education, behavior support, and student care
  • Make a direct impact on a student's confidence and success
  • Build experience for careers in teaching, special education, psychology, counseling, social work, and healthcare
  • Follow a predictable school schedule, with weekends, evenings, holidays, and school breaks typically off
  • Work alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and educational professionals

Why You'll Love Working With Us

  • Competitive pay of $23-$24 per hour
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 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, kneeling, bending, crouching, and repositioning
  • Ability to respond quickly and safely to student behaviors and classroom situations, and follow approved safety procedures
  • Ability to lift, transfer, and assist students with mobility and daily living activities, if needed
  • Additional requirements may vary by assignment

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

Successful Paraprofessionals are patient, dependable, discreet, and student-focused. They stay calm in challenging moments, adapt to a student's pace, collaborate effectively with school teams, and treat every student with dignity.

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 school-based experience, your behavior training (such as CPI, QBS, restraint training, or a 40-hour course), and your education or college credits when you apply. Selected candidates will complete a virtual interview.



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