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Position DetailsPosition Type: Support Staff / Habilitative Skills TechnicianDate Posted: 9/24/2025Location: Syringa ElementaryClosing Date: For best consideration please apply by October 1, 2026. However, position will be open until filled.Hours: Seven (7) hours per dayEmployment Period: Nine month employmentSalary: $16.78 per hourStart Date: As soon as possibleJob SummaryThe principal function of an employee in this class is to provide assistance to special education students who require significant and regular personal care, behavior interventions, functional life skills acquisition, and functional academics. The position assists in the implementation of a student's Individual Education Plan (IEP). The position works with students who have more severe physical, emotional, and/or learning disabilities. The work is performed under the supervision of a special education teacher, classroom teacher, and the building Principal. The duties of this position are performed in a classroom environment and may include exposure to body fluids and some personal injury risk from student behaviors.Candidates will be billed Medicaid and attend a yearly training provided by Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Number 25.QualificationsThe ability to work with students with emotional, physical, and mental disabilities, and support students one on one and in small group situations.Demonstrated knowledge of effective behavioral methods.Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.Excellent organizational skills.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Able to work under deadlines.Maintain confidentiality of staff and students.Ability to lift up to fifty pounds and push and pull up to one hundred pounds.Have a growth mindset and not be threatened by constructive feedback.Must be highly qualified: requires a high school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of a minimum of 32 academic core college semester credits that will lead to a bachelor's degree, or must pass the ETS Paraprofessional Praxis Assessment Test.Copy of transcripts must be uploaded with the application.BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Public Employees Retirement are available to classified employees who work at least half time (20 hours per week) or more in a regular position and to certified employees with a .50 FTE or greater contract. There are no benefits for part time (3.5 hour) instructional paraprofessionals.#J-18808-Ljbffr