Paraeducator Assistant I Title HQ (35 hrs./wk., 182 days)

About the role

The Paraeducator Assistant I position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, along with completing at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university, or obtaining an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university, or passing the ParaPro Assessment with a score of at least 460. Applicants must be Highly Qualified for this assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assists teaching staff in a variety of classrooms and related areas.
• Assists in preparing 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 within traditional and/or non-traditional educational settings.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments.
• Presents or reinforces learning concepts.
• Prepares, 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 classrooms and audio-visual equipment for use.
• Orders supplies and equipment.
• Maintains classroom bulletin boards.
• Distributes and collects teaching materials.
• Aids 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 position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, along with completing at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university, or obtaining an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university, or passing the ParaPro Assessment with a score of at least 460. Applicants must be Highly Qualified for this assignment.

Qualifications

The Paraeducator Assistant I position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, along with completing at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university, or obtaining an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university, or passing the ParaPro Assessment with a score of at least 460. Applicants must be Highly Qualified for this assignment.

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.
• Speaking and reading 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.

Benefits

The Washoe County School District offers a comprehensive benefit package for all employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, sick leave, holiday pay, vacation pay, and participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees hired by the district are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position. The district also provides longevity bonuses and other benefits.

Pay

The starting salary for the Paraeducator Assistant I position is $15.44 (entry step) for Sch A and $18.56 (entry step) for Sch B. Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by the district are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position.

Schedule

The schedule for the Paraeducator Assistant I position is contingent upon continued funding. The hiring administrator may retain the incumbent for the duration of the grant without re-advertising. Benefits packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to; No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay, and Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation. Salary Increases, Longevity Bonuses, Guidance Resources, and More - Visit our Benefits page for more information. Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits. New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.