Para Educator - Substitute

Position: PARA EDUCATOR - SUBSTITUTE
Job Description

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Once all elements of your online application are complete, you must submit your application to Human Resources.

Open for the 2025/2026 School Year

POSITION TITLE:

Substitute Para Educators - high need for Para Educators in special education classrooms

LOCATION:

Arlington Public Schools

HOURLY RANGE: $24.92 per hour (based on the 2024/2025 PSE salary schedule)

On-call/as needed basis

BENEFITS:
Benefits may be available for substitute employees who work 630 hours in a school calendar year. This may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Pension, VEBA, and 403(b).

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

First orientation to be held mid October - specific date to be determined. Applications received after the first orientation will be reviewed on a periodic basis and additional orientations will be scheduled as needed.

SUMMARY:

Under the direction and supervision of certificated staff, the Para-Educator-Special Needs performs tasks related to the monitoring and supervising of students on campus during the day including assisting with instruction, one on one tutoring, classroom management, organization of instructional materials, provide support and assistance in computer laboratory, library or media centers, and assist with parental involvement activities under the direct supervision, planning and preparation of the teacher.

Understanding the value of working with children and youth with disabilities is essential in this position. A desire and ability to work with students is essential to this position.

Conditions of Employment

* I acknowledge that this substitute position is ineligible for participation in the Public Employees Retirement System.

* I acknowledge that there are no substitute positions available during Thanksgiving break, winter break, spring break, federal holidays, in-service days, and the period between the last day of student instruction for the 25/26 school year and the first day of student instruction for the 26/27 school year.

* Are you a citizen or do you have a visa which permits you to work in the United States?

* Do you have a high school diploma/GED or equivalent?

* Are you willing to submit to a criminal history background check?

* I authorize the District to make any investigation of any personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any former employer, person, firm, corporation, educational, or vocational institution or government agency to provide the District with information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge the District and those who provide information for any and all liability as a result of furnishing and receiving this information.

* I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. In the event of substitute employment, I understand that false or misleading information, including omissions, in my application or interview(s) may result in dismissal at any time during my period of substitute employment with Arlington Public Schools. I understand also that any offer of substitute employment that may be made to me is conditional and subject to the acceptable outcome of a criminal history background information check and approval of the Arlington Public Schools Board of Directors.

I also agree to abide by all Board policies, rules, and regulations of Arlington Public Schools.

General Questions

* Please describe your experience working with, or around, school aged children.

* Please describe your experience, if any, working with special education students.

* Have you ever been dismissed or discharged from a job, or have you separated from employment in order to avoid discipline or discharge? If so, please explain.

* Have you ever been released from prison or been convicted of any crime? If yes, please explain the nature of the crime, the place, and date. A conviction record will not necessarily bar you from employment.

* Are you presently charged with, but not convicted of, a crime? (Exclude civil infractions such as minor traffic citations). If yes, please explain the nature of the crime, place, date, and court. A pending criminal charge will not necessarily bar you from District employment.

Application Requirements

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
If you have any questions using this application system, please contact Ann Kazen .

We require that all the following materials be received in your online application by the closing date:

* Completed online application - access .wednet.edu

* Uploaded Resume

* Uploaded Letter of Interest - Your letter should include examples of your work experience, accomplishments, philosophy, and achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

* Uploaded Letters of Recommendation (2)

* Confidential Reference Forms (2) these are sent via email to the addresses you…