Mild/Moderate Para Position

About the role

Mild/Moderate Paraeducator Position Purpose
Purpose: Provide instructional support and assistance in meeting the educational needs of students, under the direction and immediate supervision of a licensed school professional. Services provided vary based on Individual Education Plans (IEP) and requirements to provide services in the least restrictive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional program and provide instructional assistance for students in individual, small and large group settings.
• Implement approved modifications and/or accommodations of curriculum.
• Supervise and facilitate student in the classroom and a variety of settings that may include the lunchroom, playground, field trips, extra-curricular activities, on-the-job training.
• Help and support student with special needs which may include emotional issues, self-help skills fine and gross motor, visual, auditory, physical, medical and health needs, educational, prevocational and life skills in a least restrictive environment.
• Collaborate and communicate with other special and regular educators and administrators with regard to academic behavioral issues and observations.
• Provide suggestions, feedback and support to building staff and administrators regarding effective strategies for facilitating learning.
• Aid in data collection, updating records and documentation while helping maintain student files and class records.
• Maintain compliance with confidentiality laws including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Attend and participate in district and building in-service opportunities and committee work.
• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Supervise lunch and recess as assigned.

Requirements

• Proof of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of childhood development and behavior management is preferred.
• Basic Computer Skills Preferred.
• First Aid, CPR and CPI certification required. (Provided by district)

Qualifications

• Must be able to work well with students and adults in a school setting and demonstrate ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Must be able to work in a one-to-one situation with a student.
• Ability to implement academic curriculum to meet Individual Educational Plan.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Skills

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Group Life
• Long-Term Disability
• Vision (Optional)

Pay

$15.89 - $24.60/hour

Schedule

37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day