Special Education Paraprofessional
WHO WE ARE
Edmentum is a dynamic educator and student-focused company dedicated to tech-enabled learning solutions. Our goal is to ensure that all students have access to flexible learning environments and educators have the tools they need to support their students. We are on a mission to create innovative, proven learning technology, partnering with educators to ignite student potential. We are a Remote First organization with a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Who We Are
At Edmentum, we’re not just building educational technology ... we’re transforming the future of learning. As a dynamic, Remote First company on a mission to ignite student potential, we empower educators with powerful tools and support systems to create flexible, inclusive, and effective learning environments for all students. We’re looking for curious, driven, and impact-focused individuals who are ready to grow with us. Sound like you? Read on.
What You'll Do
As a Special Education Paraprofessional at Edmentum, you’ll be a meaningful presence in the lives of students with disabilities as they navigate virtual learning. This is a role for someone who shows up consistently, cares about student success, and finds genuine satisfaction in watching a student click with a concept they struggled with before. Working alongside a dedicated team of certified special education teachers, you’ll help students access instruction, stay engaged, and build confidence as they work toward goals that matter for their future.
In this role you will:
- Deliver direct academic support to students with disabilities in a virtual setting, reinforcing instructional content, guiding students through assignments, and helping them build skills aligned to their IEP goals.
- Assist in implementing IEP accommodations and modifications, including extended time, read-aloud support, and organizational strategies, ensuring every student receives the services they are entitled to with care and consistency.
- Monitor student participation and progress, capturing observations and data as directed, and keeping the instructional team informed with timely, relevant updates.
- Collaborate with special education teachers, content instructors, and affiliate staff, contributing to a student-centered team that communicates openly and works in sync.
- Foster student independence and positive engagement in an online learning environment, implementing behavior support strategies and providing the encouragement students need to stay motivated and on track.
Who You Are
- You hold a high school diploma or equivalent, with postsecondary coursework, an associate’s degree, or higher preferred.
- You meet at least one of the following qualifications: a passing score on the ParaPro Praxis, ACT WorkKeys Basic Skills Assessment or equivalent assessment, an associate’s degree or higher, or two or more years of completed college coursework.
- You have experience supporting students with disabilities in an academic setting and understand the commitment that work requires.
- You are comfortable working within virtual learning platforms and navigating digital tools with confidence.
- You have strong communication skills and can document student observations clearly and share updates with a team in a professional, timely way.
- You are organized, dependable, and able to manage your time effectively while supporting multiple students in a remote environment.
- You work well within a collaborative, virtual team and know when to ask for guidance and when to handle things independently.
- You are genuinely committed to inclusive, student-centered practices and motivated by the opportunity to make a real difference in a student’s educational experience.
- You are willing to take on evolving responsibilities based on business needs.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- A Remote First culture that values flexibility and trust.
- A mission-driven team obsessed with improving education for all students.
- Growth opportunities and leadership that truly invests in your development.
- The chance to work with innovative tools and game-changing products.
- The satisfaction of knowing your work is helping shape the future of learning.
Ready to help shape the future of education? Apply now and let’s build something meaningful together.
Pay range for this role:
$15 - $20 USD
At Edmentum, we are committed to pay transparency. The salary range provided reflects market research, the responsibilities of the role, and alignment with our compensation principles. Actual compensation will be determined based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill sets. All compensation decisions are individualized and based on the specific circumstances of each candidate.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your overall well-being and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance with various plan options, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, and a time away program, volunteer time away, and a winter office closure at the end of December. Additionally, we provide resources to promote wellness, ensuring you have the support you need both professionally and personally. Our goal is to provide a benefits package that helps you thrive in all aspects of life.
Edmentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, status as a disabled, recently separated, Armed Forces service medal or other protected veteran (“covered veteran”), marital status, status regarding public assistance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
We are dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities and to creating an environment that supports our employees' physical and mental health. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a covered veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact recruiting@edmentum.com.
As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-powered tools to support our HR team in reviewing, screening, and managing applications. These tools aim to improve efficiency, consistency, and fairness, but final decisions are made by our people. Applicants' personal information (e.g., resume, cover letter, qualifications, and application responses) may be processed by third-party AI tools for tasks like resume parsing, skills matching, candidate ranking, and interview scheduling.
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