Paraeducator

Paraeducator

Assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing a quality instructional program to continuously improve student achievement. Assist students with learning goals per their learning plans and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Associates Degree, 60 Credits, or Passed the ParaPro Examination

Essential Functions:

• Effectively observes assigned work hours and maintains a prompt and regular attendance pattern.
• Follows the daily schedule as prescribed.
• Adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by the teacher.
• Provides extra assistance to students with exceptionalities, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and/or mental disabilities, and 504 Plans.
• Assists as directed by the supervising teacher in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the IEP team.
• Assists the teacher in preparing materials and equipment for the direct instructional activity, including locating, copying, collating, distributing, and/or grouping materials to support instructional activities planned by the teacher.
• Assists identified students with transporting materials or supplies as needed.
• Assists identified students with specific personal and physical needs.
• Assists with bulletin boards and decorations for instructional purposes and special events.
• Supervises students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, schoolyard, gymnasium, or field trips.
• Communicates clearly and positively with students and all stakeholders.
• Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, class change, and clothing routines.
• Serves as a source of information and assists any substitute teacher assigned to the class.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, Principal, or his/her designee.

Working Conditions: Per Union Contract Starting rate $19.48 per hour

Requirements:

• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community.
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with Principal, supervising teacher, students, parents, staff, and public.
• Participates in professional learning activities that align with school improvement goals.
• Participates in staff development opportunities provided by the district.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward work assignments.
• Hours are designed around student needs.
• Accepts responsibility for the work assigned and accepts constructive criticism.
• Additional school-level responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or his/her designee.
• Must pass federal and local background checks.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must complete all pre-employment requirements before the start date.