Paraeducator - Andover Public Schools

Special Education Para educator

Purpose:

To improve the quality of the educational program offered to exceptional children.

Application Procedure:
Apply Online

Hours:

Flexible hours available.

Wages:
Base pay per the salary schedule is $10.30 per hour. Higher pay available depending on college hours, experience and assignment.

Job Requirements:

• Evidence of good mental and physical health.
• Correct articulation and language use.
• Attend and meet criteria of required inservice(s).
• Keep aware of para educators information sent in newsletters and memos.
• Able to work in crowded, noisy environments.
• May require some travel.
• Must implement directions from the professional.
• Some lifting may be required.
• Able to accept supervision from the supervising teacher.

Qualifications:

• Carry out remedial or developmental activities as directed by the certified person.
• Assist teachers and specialists in collection and preparation of instructional materials and equipment.
• Work with (tutor) individual pupils.
• Work with small groups.
• Drill the entire class on follow-up or reinforcement activities.
• Correct papers and check the work of students at the discretion of the instructor.
• Measure and chart behavior for each target as directed by the supervisor.
• Maintain a time log of activities, if necessary.
• Assist with classroom housekeeping chores.
• Prepare instructional aids, games, and bulletin boards at the discretion of the supervisor.
• Perform various clerical duties within the classroom. This may include data entry on computer.
• Supervise students on buses and/or at dismissal and/or on field trips.
• Supervise job training.
• Assist in carrying out programs set up by support personnel (OT, PT, speech and Vocational).
• Maintain good public relations with parents, supervisor and co-workers.
• Any and other all duties as assigned by the supervisor(s).

Selection Procedure:
We will contact you if we are interested in setting up an interview.