2026/2027 Harlan Elementary ELL Paraeducator

Essential Duties and Functions

• Maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Supervise and assist students, including out of classroom activities (bus duty, recess, field trips, lunchroom).
• Implement behavior management strategies using the same emphasis and techniques as the teacher.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned (copying, filing, bulletin boards, grading papers, typing).
• Aid students in the use of computers.
• Support students in following their educational plans for small groups or individual students, including those with IEPs or 504 Plans.
• Monitor student progress using the same method as the teacher.
• Communicate with teachers regarding the progress of students.
• Attend staffing meetings at the request of the teacher, principal, or parent.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the principal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Earned high school diploma or education equivalent.

Education and Licensure

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Para Educator Certificate or equivalent preferred.

Physical Requirements

Physical Activity Occasionally (1%-32%) Frequently (33%-65%) Constantly (66%-100%) Stationary Position X Moving X Talking X Hearing X Handling X Reaching X Typing X Repetitive Motion X Balance X Lift 0-10 Pounds X Lift 11-25 Pounds X Lift 26-50 Pounds X Lift Over 50 Pounds X Operate Motor Vehicle X

Working Conditions

Working Conditions Occasionally (1%-32%) Frequently (33%-65%) Constantly (66%-100%) School Hours X Indoors X Outdoors X Evenings X Weekends X

Terms of Employment

• Work year as established by the Board of Directors.
• Salary established by district adopted salary schedules.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with federal and state law, board policy, and the preceding job description.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Mount Pleasant Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.