Paraeducator Assistant I HQ OYO (17hrs/wk) 21st Century Team UP After School

About the role

The Paraeducator Assistant I position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of specific educational or professional requirements. This role assists teaching staff in providing individual and group instruction, preparing lesson outlines, and maintaining classroom environments.

Responsibilities

• Assists teaching staff in a variety of classrooms and related areas.
• Prepares lesson outlines and plans in assigned areas.
• Assists in planning, preparing, and developing various teaching aids.
• Presents subject matter to students using a variety of teaching methods and techniques.
• Aids students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments.
• Presents or reinforces learning concepts.
• Administers and grades examinations and homework assignments.
• Observes progress and problem areas of students for referral to the classroom teacher; confers with classroom teacher and parent on progress of students.
• Prepares, administers, and grades examinations and homework assignments.
• Maintains classrooms and audio-visual equipment for use.
• Orders supplies and equipment.
• Maintains classroom bulletin boards.
• Distributes and collects teaching materials.
• Affords assistance in maintaining student discipline and order on the playgrounds, in lunchroom, school halls, library, and study halls.
• Operates standard office equipment.

Requirements

The Paraeducator Assistant I must meet the highly qualified status criteria set by the Washoe County School District. This includes having a high school diploma or equivalent, completing at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university, obtaining an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university, or passing the ParaPro Assessment prepared and administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS) with a score of at least 460.

Qualifications

• Completion of 48 semester or 60 quarter units from an accredited college or university, desirably in child development, education, or a related field.
• A high school diploma or equivalent AND one (1) year of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the class, such as student instructional activities or personal guidance of students within an organized program.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Paraeducator aide or two (2) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the class, such as student instructional activities or personal guidance of students within an organized program.

Skills

• Supporting and instructing students in a variety of academic and self-care skills areas.
• Preparing realistic lesson plans and teaching aids.
• Securing and maintaining the confidence and cooperation of students.
• Dealing tactfully with parents and school personnel.
• Evaluating situations accurately and taking effective action.
• Typing with speed and accuracy.
• Spelling correctly.
• Reading, writing, and speaking English at a level required for successful job performance.
• Preparing and maintaining accurate and complete records, files, and summaries.
• Developing instructional materials.
• Making mathematical computations.
• Operating various office equipment.
• Operating and maintaining audio-visual equipment.
• Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.