Paraprofessional (Special Education 1:1 Aide) LifeSkills PC

Position type: Support Staff/Special Ed One-on-One Aide

Date posted: 9/25/2026

Location: Daniel Boone Area Primary Center

One-on-One Special Education Aide Life Skills

183 days per school year

Requirements for the Position

1. A high school diploma

2. The ability to work harmoniously with students and teachers

3. Experience in organizational skills

4. Knowledge of and/or experience with computers, preferred but not required.

5. The individual's credentials are in compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations governing individuals functioning in the capacity of this position.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide direct 1:1 support to the assigned student throughout the school day in accordance with the student's IEP and individual needs.

Assist the student with functional academic instruction , including reading, communication, mathematics, money skills, time concepts, and other practical learning activities.

Reinforce instruction and skills introduced by the special education teacher or other certified professional.

Support instruction in daily living and independent living skills , including personal organization, hygiene, appropriate social behavior, meal routines, and other functional activities.

Assist the student with communication skills , including the use of augmentative or alternative communication devices when applicable.

Support the development of appropriate social skills and interactions with peers and adults.

Implement accommodations, modifications, visual supports, schedules, reinforcement systems, and other strategies identified by the student's educational team.

Assist with implementation of the student's behavior intervention or support plan, when applicable, under the direction of qualified staff.

Support the student during classroom activities, transitions, lunch, recess, specials, vocational activities, community-based instruction, field trips, arrival, dismissal, and other school activities.

Provide assistance with toileting, feeding, dressing, hygiene, mobility, positioning, and other personal-care needs , when required by the student's individual plan and when appropriately trained.

Assist the student with adaptive equipment, assistive technology, mobility devices, or specialized materials as directed.

Observe student performance and behavior and collect or document data as requested by the supervising teacher.

Prompt and redirect the student appropriately while encouraging the student to complete tasks as independently as possible.

Promote student independence by gradually reducing adult assistance when appropriate and as directed by the student's educational team.

Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while providing consistent, supportive, and respectful assistance.

Follow established health and safety procedures and respond appropriately to student needs or emergencies.

Maintain confidentiality regarding student educational, behavioral, medical, and personal information.

Communicate observations, concerns, progress, or changes in student behavior to the supervising teacher or appropriate staff.

Participate in training and professional development related to the needs of students served within the Life Skills program.

Perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the teacher or administrator.

This position was posted by Daniel Boone Area School District (Daniel Boone Area Primary Center). Apply through the official website using the link on this page.