Inclusion Paraeducator - Adventure Connection (AC)

Internal consideration is given until 3:30 pm on August 24, 2026.

About the role

The School Age Child Care Inclusion Paraeducator will assist in the implementation of school-age child care programming for children in grades K–5 by providing supervised activities that address the physical, social, mental, and emotional needs of participants. This includes working with all students while helping children with inclusion needs positively adapt to the school-age child care environment.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 3:00–5:30 pm, 12.5 hours per week. Start date: August 31, 2026.

Pay

$24.54 per hour.

Benefits

Benefits are in accordance with the labor agreement covering Paraeducators. More information.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification or ability to become certified in Pediatric First Aid and CPR
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective stress management skills applicable to the guidance and monitoring of children with special needs, including the ability to intervene appropriately in a crisis situation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree
• Prior experience in school-age childcare or education

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate activities and environment for school-age children
• Assist with providing necessary adaptations and accommodations as directed
• Promote a safe, appropriate, and productive environment for children with special needs by:
  • Redirecting inappropriate behaviors
  • Feeding, dressing, and repositioning participants
  • Assisting with toileting as necessary and as required by IEP
  • Escorting participants between program areas
  • Assisting participants in interacting appropriately with other children and adults
  • Supervising participants on a 1:1 basis away from the group
  • Supervising participants on community outings, including during bus loading and unloading
• Communicate and maintain good working relationships with school personnel, the Adventure Connection Site Manager, staff, parents, students, and the public
• Set up the Adventure Connection space, including pushing/pulling cabinets with toys and activities and ensuring that these materials are accessible to participants
• Supervise, lead, and participate in arts and crafts, games, gym/outdoor activities, and field trips
• Work with other children as appropriate when participants with special needs do not require immediate support
• Assist in maintaining program records, including monitoring, documentation, and reinforcement of children's behavior through the implementation of specific behavior management plans as needed
• Prepare and serve snacks
• Complete light clean-up, including wiping down tables and sweeping/mopping small areas
• Understand and follow all District and Adventure Connection policies and guidelines
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings as required
• Open and close the Adventure Connection facilities as required
• Other related duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to walk throughout a building
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance or push up to 90 pounds
• Must be able to restrain students with proper training and assistance when needed
• May be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl