Special Education Paraeducator USD #340 Jeff West Preschool (2026-2027 School Year)

About the role

The Paraeducator assists teachers in providing appropriate special education programs by handling routine tasks, supporting student instruction and interventions, and supervising students in various environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in performing activities planned and initiated by the teacher.
• Provide individual assistance with academic tasks, peer interactions, and school activities.
• Supervise students in general education classrooms, resource rooms, playgrounds, lunchrooms, bathrooms, and other school or community settings.
• Carry out behavior intervention plans or student assistance plans developed by supervising teachers or the IEP team.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials and collecting student performance data as directed.
• Keep records and enter data for computerized education programs as instructed.
• Support students with daily living skills and self-care as needed.
• Report any problems or questions regarding assigned students and their educational programs to supervising teachers or administrators.
• Follow all district and Keystone Learning Services policies, including confidentiality of student information.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (required).
• Evidence of the ability to collaborate and work with a diverse customer base.
• Preferred: two years of related experience, especially with children.

Skills

• Skills in maintaining confidentiality and working as part of a team.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities in children and ability to build rapport with parents, children, and staff.
• Positive attitude toward individuals with disabilities and acceptance of individual differences in children.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.

Work Environment

• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, some pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Occasional standing for extended periods, walking (including field trips), and use of hands for handling objects or tools.
• Typical work distribution: 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing.
• Generally hazard-free environment.