Special Education Paraprofessional (26-27)
Alpha Public Schools · San Jose, California, United States
Posted 16 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Alpha Public Schools's roles stay open a median of 29 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Alpha Public Schools's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Alpha Public Schools
- moderate 3 stale, 3 reposted of 9 open
- Hiring momentum
- 16 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Alpha Public Schools's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Alpha Public Schools.
About this role
As a Special Education Paraprofessional at Alpha Public Schools, you will support students with special needs by planning and delivering lessons, providing behavior support, and collaborating with teachers and families. You will also analyze student data to track progress on IEP goals and assist in reporting. This role is integral to fostering an inclusive learning environment and ensuring all students achieve their academic potential.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Alpha Public Schools as an employer.
What you need
- AA Degree required (BA preferred)
- Completion of two years of college (72 quarter hours or 48 semester hours of college credit) or passing score on the Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment Test
- At least 2 years experience working with students and classroom management
- High behavioral expectations and academic expectations for all students
- Excellent knowledge of child development and educational practices for students with high needs
- Willingness to be flexible with your schedule
What you get
- Hourly rate starts at $23.18, increasing with experience
- Health benefits for medical, vision, and dental insurance for staff and families
- Retirement matching options
- Paid time off for holidays and Winter break (2 weeks)
- Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- APS Tuition Assistance Program provides up to $4,000 towards bachelor degrees and teacher credentials
Worth weighing
- No salary range beyond starting hourly rate provided
- Focus on underserved communities may require cultural competency and adaptability
- Role may involve high emotional labor due to behavior support and crisis management
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Listed by Alpha Public Schools on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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