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Special education
staffing services
Our educators are thoroughly vetted, continuously trained, and thoughtfully matched to your students’ needs.
- Paraprofessionals
- Behavior Support
- Related Service Providers
Paraprofessionals
- Includes instructional and special education aides, teacher’s assistants, and personal care assistants
- Experienced with IEP outlined accommodations, modifications, behavior management, and 1:1 support
- Trained to work with students with a range of needs from academic to behavioral
Match the right paraprofessional to your classroom.
Whether you need support for a student with learning differences, behavior challenges, or physical needs. We connect you with paraprofessionals who’ve been there before.
- Short-term, ongoing placements, or full-time work
- No contracts or subscriptions
- Discounts for long-term support
Behavior Support
- Includes Behavior Interventionists (BIs), Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)
- Managed by Scoot Consultants and our In-house BCBA Coordinator
- Skilled in de-escalation, positive behavior support, and implementing behavior plans
Behavior support backed by a BCBA.
We don’t just send staff — we match you with behavior specialists who are vetted and supported by our BCBA Coordinator. That means you get educators who understand FBAs, BIPs, and data tracking, with expert oversight behind the scenes.
- Available for 1:1 or small group support
- Short-term, ongoing placements, or full-time work
- Our BCBA Coordinator ensures compliance, quality, safety, and guidance when complex situations arise
Related Service Providers
- Speech-language pathologists (SLPs), speech-language pathologist assistants (SLPAs), and nurses
- Psychologists, clinical social workers, family therapists, and counselors
- Experienced delivering services in school settings (push-in, pull-out, consult model)
Therapy and support services – let’s talk about your needs!
We’ve placed speech-language pathologists and school nurses for select districts. Sourcing these highly skilled roles takes time, so we recommend reaching out early if you have upcoming needs.
We also have a separate Mental Health & Wellness branch that can provide mental health professionals on a fractional basis while managing tech onboarding, supervision, and billing.
Benefit from upfront and ongoing training
Our educators are trained year-round by our Teaching & Learning team and BCBA Coordinator, so they stay confident and in your classes longer.
Quarterly professional development to build core skills.
Our Teaching & Learning team and former Special Education leaders lead 2-hour live sessions designed for the realities of paraeducator work — supporting students with disabilities, building 1:1 relationships, and navigating IEP accommodations.
What’s covered:
- Intro to Special Education; Supporting Students with Disabilities
- 1:1 Relationship Building
- Intro to Autism
- Behavior Management 101
- Supporting Students with Moderate-Severe Needs
In-person: De-escalation training that includes Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), QBS-SafetyCare, and Professional Crisis Management (PCM)
Self-paced: Positive Behavior Intervention (AB 1172 Training – Required in CA)
Live, instructor-led:
- Building Rapport
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support/Positive Behavior Strategies (PBIS)
- Applied Behavior Analysis Strategies (ABA)
- Data Collection
- Understanding and Implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
Monthly behavior support training, led by our In-house BCBA Coordinator, covers advanced topics like functional behavior assessments, reinforcement strategies, and ethical considerations.
Talk to our teamProfessional development for your own staff.
You don’t need to hire Scoot educators to access our training. We offer live and self-paced professional development for districts looking to upskill their own substitute teachers, paraeducators, or behavior interventionists.
What we offer:
- Live, expert-led sessions (virtual or in-person)
- Topics tailored to your needs: classroom management, de-escalation, restorative practices, behavior intervention, and more
- Flexible packages: Purchase individual sessions or bundles
Why schools choose our training: We scored an 80 on our Net Promoter Score — meaning participants don’t just benefit, they recommend it to others.
Contact us about training optionsScoot’s special education leaders
We built a dedicated special education department to do this right, from vetting and training educators to supporting placements that last. Meet some of our leaders!
“Meet student needs and maintain the wellbeing of your staff.”
Jillian McGarry, M.Ed.
Scoot BCBA Coordinator
California schools
Jillian ensures clinical oversight and compliance for Scoot’s behavior staff, so schools don’t have to manage that layer alone.
The result? Better student outcomes and staff who stay.
Vetted, trained, and
thoughtfully matched
Your students deserve trustworthy special education support who show up ready.
More than a background check
We look for experience with IEPs, behavior management, and the patience complex classrooms require.
- Strict vetting: Includes phone screen, 1:1 virtual interview, and three professional references in addition to state and federal requirements
- IEP and behavior management experience verified: We don’t place educators who’ve never worked with students with disabilities
- Ongoing support after placement: If an educator struggles, our team steps in immediately to coach or replace – so your students don’t lose momentum
Intentional placements
We learn your students’ needs, then place educators who are capable of offering the right support – not just whoever’s available.
- Realistic expectations upfront: We’re honest about tough placements, so educators know what they’re signing up for
- Ongoing check-ins: Our consultants stay in touch with both you and the educators to catch issues early
- Year-round training and coaching: Staff feel supported, so they don’t burn out or quit
NPA-certified (California)
CA schools: Scoot is a certified Non-Public Agency (NPA) with the California Department of Education. This means we’re authorized to provide behavior support and speech services on behalf of your district or LEA.
- NPA-authorized roles: Behavior interventionists, RBTs, BCBAs, speech-language pathologists, and SLPAs
- Vetted and credentialed: All NPA staff meet California’s standards and are overseen by our special education team
- Expanding our NPA services: We’re adding more roles soon to better serve your students’ needs
Scoot success stories
Redlands USD
The Challenge
This California unified school district requested a cohort of 35 paraprofessionals in summer, weeks before the school year began, to cover unexpected gaps in faculty staffing.
The Scoot Solution
We fulfilled the entire request by the first day of school.
The Growth
Redlands USD has repeatedly expanded their para pool with Scoot. Since then, we successfully grew their pool to 55 educators by October and placed more than 90 paras over our two year partnership.
DC Charter School
The Challenge
One of our DC Charter schools struggled to find a qualified educator who could provide long-term support to two non-verbal preschool students.
The Scoot Solution
Their Scoot consultant learned about the students and what they needed to find an educator with the right temperament and skills, Marah.
She had prior experience caring for students with disabilities – proving that she had navigated alternative communication methods, sensory sensitivities, and behavioral patterns.
The Growth
Since her placement, Marah has successfully completed the DC Charter School’s training and now leads the classroom with two other support staff.
Redwood City School District
The Challenge
After being spread thin from internally filling special education support needs (mostly mod/severe), this California district urgently requested 12 paraprofessionals.
The Scoot Solution
We filled all 12 roles with people Redwood eventually hired full-time.
The Growth
After experiencing the quality of our educators, Redwood now requests day-to-day general education support as well.
What people say
about our special ed support
Partnering with Scoot has been a positive experience.
They practice open communication and provide the staff they promise. The para staff that have been provided have been of excellent quality.
Redlands Unified School District
Working with Scoot Education has been a game-changer for our district, especially in filling hard-to-staff paraprofessional roles. Their candidates are exceptionally well-vetted, arriving prepared, professional, and ready to make an immediate positive impact on our students.
This efficiency has saved our Special Education and Human Resources Teams countless hours and allowed us to focus more on supporting our educators and students.
Redwood City School District
Have a
question?
We’ve got you. Find fast answers in our FAQ.
We provide paraprofessionals, behavior interventionists (BII), registered behavior technicians (RBT), board certified behavior analysts (BCBA), speech-language pathologists (SLP), and school nurses.
Our Mental Health & Wellness branch includes licensed and associate psychologists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, professional clinical counselors, and certified wellness coaches. In addition to staffing, we can manage tech onboarding, supervision, and billing.
If you have upcoming therapy or nursing needs, reach out early so we can explore options since specialized roles often have longer lead times and limited availability.
Yes! If there’s a predictable ongoing need for staffing support, you can pre-reserve educators in a “Para Bubble”.
Scoot offers discounts based on the length and size of your bubble.
Contact us to discuss a customized pricing structure that works for your budget.
Yes. We’re not just a substitute agency.
Our dedicated special education team — led by Senior Director Dave Bress and BCBA Coordinator Jillian McMurphy — oversees every placement, trains every educator, and ensures quality at every step. Our team vets candidates specifically for IEP experience, behavior management skills, and the patience complex classrooms require.
Nina Singh, our Behavioral Health Lead, oversees Scoot’s Mental Health and Wellness department.
We provide special education staffing to school districts across multiple states. Get connected to the right team by visiting our Locations page.
Your school can start working with Scoot educators within a few days, and we offer expedited solutions for urgent needs.
To ensure you’re prepared for future staffing, we recommend completing onboarding in advance.
With no minimum usage or subscription fees for day-to-day placements, Scoot makes it easy to request support whenever needed.
Let’s get into the details
Let’s find your school community the support it needs.