Paraeducator

PARAEDUCATOR

Paraeducators provide support and assistance to teachers in the classroom. They help manage students, provide individualized attention, reinforce learning, and assist with lesson implementation. Paraeducators often work with students who have special needs, helping them with academic tasks, behavior management and social skills. Their role is essential in creating an inclusive and effective learning environment for all students.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring the students' access to his/her least restrictive environment.
• Follow teacher instructions and plan of classroom schedules, working independently at times
• Monitors students' daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with staff, students, and parents
• Supervise students in the lunchroom, playground
• Participate in training activities
• Perform other duties as assigned by teacher or administrator

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 18 years or older with high school diploma or GED
2. Passing score on para assessment or sufficient higher education credits or AA degree or higher.
3. Successful completion of fingerprinting and background check
4. History of good attendance

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with staff and students
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations and must be able to withhold confidential information
• Ability to work well with all levels of internal management, staff, and students as well as parents/guardians
• Ability to respond to changing situations in the workplace and exhibit flexibility
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently under varying deadlines and adapt to changing work priorities
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with frequent interruptions
• Ability to demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality
• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative in dealing with students, faculty, and parents/guardians

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work is performed primarily in a school setting and may include classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, buses, and other school environments. The position requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and occasional work at floor level. The position may involve exposure to varying noise levels, bodily fluids, and unexpected student movements or behaviors.


RESPONSIBLE TO: Teacher and Building Admin

SALARY/BENEFITS:

Paid Time Off

Health Related Benefits

DCPEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested candidates, please use this link to apply and upload the following required documents:

• Letter of Interest
• Current Resume
• One (1) letter of recommendation
• Three (3) professional/personal references
• Transcripts

The Dieringer School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to Scouting America and other designated youth groups. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Paula Dawson, Superintendent: Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io.