Para Educator

Position: Para Educator I (2025-2026 School Year)
Para Educator I  School Year)

Position Type:

Support Staff Instructional

Date Posted:

5/15/2025

Location:

Various School Sites

Date Available:

August 2025

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Summary:

Under the general direction of the site administration and a certificated staff member, the Special Education Para-Educator I will perform a variety of duties in support of instructional activities for students with disabilities who are enrolled in mild/moderate programs and/or general education classrooms, including individual and small group instruction. The Special Education Para-Educator I will assist with classroom management, perform a variety of routine clerical and supportive activities for instructional personnel, and perform other related work activities as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

* Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and instruction related functions.

* Under the supervision of a certificated special education teacher or specialist, assist in planning and conducting lessons and other classroom, small group, or one-to-one activities.

* Monitor and assist students with special learning needs in drill, practice, and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional lessons by instructional personnel.

* Direct students into safe learning activities and functions, and assist in shaping of appropriate social behaviors.

* Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and techniques.

* Confer with the special education teacher, School Psychologist, or specialist about necessary accommodations and/or modifications needed by individual students in the special and/or general education classroom.

* Monitor classroom activities when the teacher is briefly absent from the room.

* Accompany students going from one location to another.

* Assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids.

* Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information.

* Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional media.

* Monitor and assist in the remediation of specific learning problems.

* Assist with yard supervision.

* Assist students with activities to develop small muscle and eye-hand coordination.

* Help students with projects and work experience activities.

* Request appropriate assistance for serious pupil injury or illness.

* Maintain or assist in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.

* Assist children with special physical needs.

* Assist in the development of communication skills, using manual communication, with children who experience language and hearing disorders.

* Under the supervision of certificated staff, assist in the implementation of the students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

* Supervise students and assist in maintaining order on the yard, playground, lunch area, and during other school activities such as field trips.

* May assist with medical emergencies, perform first aid, and administer medication under the supervision of the District Nurse and following appropriate training.

* Maintain confidentiality of student information.

* Attend meetings and trainings required by the district.

* Perform other related duties in order to accomplish the objectives of the position as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Knowledge and

Skills:

* The position requires knowledge of child development; basic understanding of curriculum and instructional materials used in each of the basic subjects and at various grade levels; basic understanding of special education program and its purpose; knowledge of subjects taught in the District schools, including mathematics, grammar, spelling, language and reading; strong communication skills in both formal and informal settings; good record-keeping, clerical and computer skills;

ability to demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups; ability to maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adults; ability to plan learning activities and deliver instruction under the guidance of appropriate certificated staff; ability to provide curriculum modifications and accommodations as requested for individual students.

* Abilities:

* Requires the ability to follow oral and written directions, and the ability to communicate with students and staff, using patience and courtesy, and in a manner that reflects positively on the District. Must be able to work well independently and as part of a team.

Education and Experience:

* High School diploma or GED.

* AA/AS degree, or CBEST, or 48+ semester college units, or Paraprofessional Certification.

Licenses and Certificates:

* Compliance with District skill/competency requirements. Must be willing to obtain nonviolent crisis prevention training and maintain current certification.

Application Requirements :

* Resume

* High School…