Immediate: Combo Paraeducator Level I, 6 hrs & LHA 1 hr/10mos, Rock Creek Forest ES (Ad closes 10/1/26)

About the role

At the direction of the principal, this paraeducator performs a variety of tasks that promote student learning and well-being to support students who are diploma bound. The paraeducator work is focused on facilitating the student mastery of grade-level or above curriculum. The students supported at this level are typically in general education classes throughout the school day and may be pulled out for individualized or small group reinforcement of instruction.

Responsibilities

• This position also performs a variety of instructional and classroom management supports, as well as related clerical tasks to support teachers and other professional staff in all types of classrooms or learning environments.
• All new paraeducators are hired at a grade 13 and have the opportunity to promote to a grade 14 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period and successfully completing the required number of training hours.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent bending, walking, and lifting of objects/equipment up to 50 pounds may be required.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Outside duty may be required. Must be able to accommodate flexible scheduling and change of location as needed.
• Continues planned instructional activities during teacher's temporary absence from the classroom.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. College course work should include a minimum of nine credit‑hours related to education field (e.g., behavior management, instructional strategies). One year of experience working with students in structured educational (or academic) situations preferred. If no related education course work, then two to four years of experience working with children and adolescents in a structured setting such as a daycare, pre‑school, etc. required.
• At least 48 college credits and two years of experience in a structured setting such as a daycare, pre‑school, adult day program, after‑school program, extended day, or school/non‑school based departments, etc.
• Two years of experience in a structured setting such as a daycare, pre‑school, adult day program, after‑school program, extended day, or school/non‑school based departments, etc. Successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment with a qualifying score of 455 or higher is required.
• Any combination of applicable education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be