Paraeducator - Title 1

About the role

Under the direction of the principal and teacher(s), the paraeducator assists teachers in a variety of capacities in the instruction and supervision of students. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of instruction materials.
• Assists in the instruction of students and other classroom activities as needed.
• May tutor students individually or in small groups.
• Assist in the administration of a variety of tests and monitors students' academic progress.
• Keeps accurate data on assigned students or group of students.
• Supports a school environment that helps students develop and maintain a positive self-concept.
• Maintains professional confidentiality regarding student information.
• Maintains effective and positive communication with students, teachers, parents, patrons, and administration.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must be able to work assigned hours.
• Other duties as assigned (non‑essential).
• Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned by the classroom teacher(s); takes directions well and works within specific guidelines; makes suggestions but follows directions.
• Interacts positively with students, teachers, social workers, psychologists, support personnel and administrators.
• Supervises students being supported; may supervise a student in a service location outside the classroom as needed.
• Works mainly in the classroom; may be asked to work inside and outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks; works in hot and cold weather; may experience stress from disruptive students and/or groups.
• Physical requirements: speak and/or hear; frequently stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch; occasionally use hands to handle/feel, occasionally climb or balance; requires close, distance, color, peripheral vision and depth perception; able to stand/sit for long periods; able to lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One of the following: 48 hours of college credit; Associate’s degree or higher; or passing score on the ParaPro exam.
• No prior experience required.

Skills

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to follow directions given.
• Ability to interact positively with students.
• Ability to assist students in a variety of situations as they arise.

Schedule

Hours per week: 29.

Salary Schedule: Paraeducator (88), Lane Placement C; Contract Length: Hourly Only; FL