Paraeducator Special Education

Job Summary

Assists teachers and school administrators in planning and providing classroom instruction to students. Works with students individually and in small groups implementing lesson plans, assessing performance, reinforcing instruction, motivating learning, and assisting with classroom management. Assists teachers in coordinating instructional activities with other teachers, resource teachers, parents, and service providers.

• Provides instructional assistance in support of classroom and learning activities.
• Assists teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating instructional lessons, strategies, activities, and materials.
• Assists students individually and in small groups with instructional activities, skills reinforcement activities, and other instruction related activities or professional development.
• Assists teacher in monitoring and managing student behavior and classroom management.
• Assists in administering tests and assessments.
• Observes and gathers assessment data on students and assists in reviewing assessments and progress reports.
• Discusses observations and progress of students with instructional staff.
• Prepares a variety of instructional materials, audio‑visual aids, and reports, as requested.
• Assists in maintaining an attractive, neat, and safe classroom.
• Performs clerical support tasks including correction of tests and work papers, maintaining attendance logs, maintaining student folders and records, maintaining inventory, and reproduction of instructional related materials.
• Provides support and instructional assistance in writing, science, computer or other technology and ensures proper maintenance and care of laboratory equipment.
• Supervises and monitors students in off‑site instruction and on field trips.
• May supervise play periods and playground activities of children.
• May attend to younger children during rest periods.
• May assist students with daily living activities such as feeding and toileting including diapering when appropriate.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school boards policies and the professional standards.

• Graduation from High school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• At least forty‑eight college credits from an accredited college/university OR successful completion of the MSDE Para Pro Assessment.
• One year of experience working with children.
• Certain positions may require that candidates demonstrate the ability to operate office, audio/visual, or other related equipment.
• Understanding of what motivates student learning.
• Understanding of the curriculum in the classroom to which assigned.
• Knowledge and competency in business English, spelling, punctuation, grammar and arithmetic.
• Ability to exercise patience and composure in working with children including those who have special needs.
• Ability to handle all matters in a professional and confidential manner.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with City Schools policies, procedures, and general practice.
• Ability to work effectively with staff and children.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain clerical and student records.
• Ability to perform routine and non‑routine instructional tasks.

Full time or Part time Full time

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application.
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
• Upload copies of all transcripts—undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications.
• Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e‑mail address and phone number.
• All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application.
• All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application.

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