Instructional Assistant/Para Educator at Keller Elementary
Job Summary
Instructional Assistant: Assists teaching staff by completing instructional tasks and maintaining an orderly classroom to provide a positive learning environment. May be assigned to classroom, lunchroom, library, before or after school academic programs, or office. At elementary level, assignment includes crossing guard and playground duties. May be assigned to an individual student or work with entire classroom.
Para Educator: Assists teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students of all educational levels who have physical or behavioral needs or are medically fragile. Supports students' special health care needs and develops daily living and behavioral skills. Assists staff with classroom preparation and retrieval, use and storage of equipment and supplies. May supervise and assist students in library, classrooms, resource rooms, self-contained classroom, playgrounds, or getting on and off a bus.
Education And Experience Requirements
- Must hold an Associate degree (AA) or higher OR have completed two years of study equivalent to 72 college quarter credit hours, OR have passed an Educational Testing Service ParaPro Assessment documenting a score of 455 or higher, OR have passed the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment with a score of 220 or higher.
- Official documentation will be required upon hire.
- Must pass criminal background check
Position Details
- Hourly Rate: $27.71 (Instructional Assistant) / $30.79 (Para Educator)
- Union Eligibility: Instructional Assistant - SC11SEIU26-27.pdf / Para Educator - SC7ParaEd26-27.pdf
- Bargaining Council: Para Educator - TBC No. 763
Location
Helen Keller Elementary
Shift
Between 9:05-4:05. Shift subject to change.
Application Procedure
To apply to this posting, all applicants must submit an online application here. Finalists will be contacted for an interview.