Para-Educator, ESL

Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of an administrator and under the general direction of a classroom teacher, assists the teacher in the education of students including management of student behavior; recordkeeping, instructional assistance; classroom safety, security, and organization; and interaction and communication with students, staff, and administration.

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Observes and supervises classroom activities during the course of the instruction day to maintain a controlled and safe environment.
• Assists the teacher in the physical setup and cleanup of the classroom for group instruction, projects, and activities.
• After initial instruction by teacher, provides one-on-one and group instruction.
• Monitors students during bathroom breaks, lunch time, recess, and field trips.
• Assists students with self-help, gross motor, and social skills in all classroom settings.
• Assists students to and from buses and/or parent pick‑up and drop‑off.
• Communicates rules, expectations, and consequences to the students.
• Assists and reinforces classroom and individual behavior plans as directed by teacher.
• Collects data on student progress as defined by teacher.
• Provides struggling learners with prompts and cues related to teacher instruction.
• Assists the teacher in maintaining accurate records and reports including attendance records, daily charts of student progress, lunch count, emergency information, student files and records, and other related forms.
• Provides coverage for teaching staff as needed.
• Delivers evidence-based ELA instruction with fidelity.
• Maintains awareness of fire dress procedures, earthquake preparation and all other emergency contingency plans.
• Attends training regarding safety, security and behavior management as requested.
• Models appropriate behavior for students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Evidence of successful completion of Para-Professional Assessment, which assesses content knowledge in mathematics, reading, and writing and an understanding of how to assist in the instruction of these topics.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Equivalent training, education, and/or experience.

• Ability to read and understand instructions, teaching materials and guides.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms with diverse populations.
• Ability to successfully supervise students.
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal direction.
• Ability to follow and give clear directions.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions within established guidelines.
• Ability to work without immediate supervision in direct one-on-one and small group instruction.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to carry out behavior management plans and conduct academic progress monitoring and testing.
• Ability to adapt to individual needs of teachers and students and handle interruptions.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Ability to perform general clerical duties including record keeping and filing.
• Ability to accept, understand and relate to students who have behavioral, emotional, learning, or physical disabilities.
• Ability to assist students in the use of computers in the classroom.
• Ability to use standard office and classroom equipment.
• Ability to physically perform duties specific to the job assignment with or without accommodations.
• Willingness to be trained and updated in first aid, CPR, safety, security and behavior management procedures.

Work is typically performed at the school level and throughout the division. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Travel to schools throughout the division and central office is required. Vocal communication, hearing, and visual acuity are required.

Work environment exposes the employee to inside and outside environmental conditions. Regular contact with staff members, administrators, and parents is required. Contact with parents by phone and in person is necessary. Timely and regular attendance is an expectation for all employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.

The supervisor will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $22,881 Per Year