Special Education Paraeducator - Berkley High School

Special Education Para educator – Berkley High School (Job )

• Date Posted: 1/7/2025
• Location:
  
  Berkley High School

POSITION OPEN: Special Education Para educator(s)

HOURS: 30 hours per week; 10 month position

COMPENSATION: Per the Berkley Education Association of Paraeducators (BEAP)

• High School Diploma required; 2 years college preferred.
• Experienced Para educator with a background assisting a student with disabilities.
• General knowledge of high school curriculum in reading, writing, math, and science; possess secondary school level skills in these areas.
• Positive, upbeat individual who is caring and flexible, able to adjust to the physical and emotional needs of the student.
• Cooperative, dependable, shows initiative and accepts direction.
• Knowledge of computer assisted instruction and typing is desirable.
• CPI training with current record on file or willingness to be trained.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds, stoop, bend, kneel on one or both knees, and physically manage the student if necessary.

• Assist student in the general education classroom with note taking, testing, etc.
• Assist in encouraging independent toileting.
• Assist with student's participation in small groups of students as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist in checking and correction of papers and preparation of materials under the direction of the teacher.
• Assist with audio‑visual and computer setups and operation.
• Monitor the instruction activities of the student and assist as appropriate or as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist caseload teacher with daily home‑school assignment book / log.

• Assist students at lunch time as needed.
• Maintain flexible hours of employment and adjust working time to the student's needs as determined by the classroom teacher and other school professional staff.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining inventory of equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Assist in maintaining files and records.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, special education coordinator, and building administrator.

Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled

Our inclusive culture will inspire, empower and lead all learners to realize their full potential and make a positive difference in their future and community.

The Berkley School District is committed to keeping diversity, equity and inclusion at the forefront of its goal of creating an environment where all staff, students and community members feel a sense of belonging.

Per School Safety Legislation, each individual who is either employed full‑time or part‑time, or is assigned to regularly and continuously work under contract, shall be fingerprinted for the purpose of performing a criminal history background check. Prior to employment, the selected candidate must complete the fingerprinting process. Berkley School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, height, weight or any disability in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.