SUBSTITUTE PARA EDUCATOR

Pay

$14.54 per hour for the 2026-27 School Year

Responsibilities

• Work at a variety of school buildings and classrooms with sometimes limited notice as to assignment
• Support a diverse student population, including regular education, behavior disordered, physically/mentally disabled, at-risk, preschool through high school-aged, and students from diverse ethnic/socioeconomic backgrounds
• Provide academic assistance, social adjustment, and skill instruction under classroom teacher supervision
• Assist with daily student activities and routine care
• Follow teacher directions for instruction and model flexibility as student needs change
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and patience in all interactions
• Assist with lunchroom duties and playground supervision as needed
• Use positive reinforcement and appropriate guidance techniques to manage developmental behavior, including transitions and activity redirection
• Assist with student arrival and/or departure
• Work effectively as part of a team and with individuals, small groups, or large groups
• Maintain confidentiality per District rules and regulations
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills with students, parents, and staff
• Prepare materials for classroom teachers
• Multi-task, follow directions, and anticipate/solve problems
• Use office equipment including fax machines, copiers, computers, and telephones
• Perform other duties as assigned by building Administrator(s)

Physical Requirements

• Work in multi-level buildings requiring stair use
• Walk medium to long distances in hallways
• Stand more than half the time
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Work outside in a variety of weather conditions
• Reach, bend, and squat as needed
• Assist with student transfers from wheelchairs, depending on classroom needs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Flexible, dependable, punctual, and responsible
• Friendly, caring, compassionate, patient, understanding, sensitive, and firm personality
• Basic computer knowledge may be necessary
• Experience working with children preferred
• Good communication and organizational skills