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Alamosa School District Re-11-J

Sped para

Alamosa, CO · On-site

PARA Educators/SPED Para Date Posted: 7/13/2026 Location: Ortega Middle School Date Available: 08/01/2026 Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER OMS A staff member responsible ...

Alpine School District

SPED Para II - Secondary

Lehi, UT · On-site

$17.58/hr

Education Support Professional - SpEd/ESP SPED-Secondary Date Posted: 7/30/2026 Location: Viewpoint Date Available: 08/17/2026 Special Education Para-Educator II/Resource Non-contract, no benefits ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for sped para educator in the United States is $20.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Sped Para Educator vs Classroom Paraprofessional?

AspectSped Para EducatorClassroom Paraprofessional
CredentialsOften requires specialized training or certification in special educationMay require general education or no specific certification
Work EnvironmentPrimarily supports students with disabilities in special education settingsAssists in general education classrooms with various student needs
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in special education programs within schoolsEmployed across general and special education classrooms

While both roles involve supporting students, a Sped Para Educator specializes in assisting students with disabilities in special education settings, often requiring specific training. A Classroom Paraprofessional generally supports general education classrooms and may not have specialized credentials. The key difference lies in the focus on special education needs versus general classroom support.

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Infographic showing various Sped Para Educator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $42,475 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Special Education Para-Educator

St. Charles Parish Public Schools

Luling, LA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Support Staff/Para Educator
Date Posted:
8/3/2026
Location:
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary (Grades 3rd - 5th)
Date Available:
2026-2027 School Year
Closing Date:
08/09/2026
It shall be the policy of the St. Charles Parish School board that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or veteran status be denied the benefits of, or be subject to, discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, transfer, or dismissal in any educational program or activity under the jurisdiction of the Board.
Attachment(s):
  • Paraeducator_JD.pdf
  • Signed ESE SPED Para August 2026.pdf

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