Top skills for Paraprofessional jobs

Based on 55 active Paraprofessional postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

Skills employers ask for

The share of Paraprofessional postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • Therapy52%
  • Supervision44%
  • Insurance31%
  • Microsoft Office31%
  • Special Needs27%
  • Professional Development25%
  • Reimbursement25%
  • First Aid21%
  • Disabilities19%
  • Hiring19%
  • Mentorship19%
  • Hiring Process15%
  • Psychology15%
  • Team-Oriented15%
  • Spelling13%
  • Consulting12%
  • External Customers12%
  • Juvenile Justice12%
  • Life Insurance12%
  • Meeting Deadlines12%
  • Respect for Others12%
  • Scheduling12%
  • Brain Injury8%
  • Educational Services8%
  • Grammar8%