Special Education Paraeducator USD #342 McLouth (2026-2027 School Year)

About the role

The Paraeducator assists teachers in providing high-quality special education programs by supporting student instruction, interventions, and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in performing activities planned and initiated by the teacher.
• Provide individual assistance with academic tasks, peer interactions, and other school activities.
• Supervise students in general education classrooms, resource rooms, playgrounds, lunchrooms, bathrooms, and other school or community environments.
• 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 by teachers.
• Keep records and enter data for computerized education programs as instructed.
• Assist 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 policies and regulations of the school district and Keystone Learning Services, including confidentiality of student information.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Strong skills in maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities in children.
• Good 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, and division).
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.

Work Environment

The role requires occasional physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. The employee may need to stand for extended periods, walk long distances (e.g., during field trips), and use hands to handle objects or tools. The job involves approximately 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing and is performed in a generally hazard-free environment.