Paraeducator

Excellent teachers and para educators make excellent schools. That's why we are relentless about hiring top educators who can provide
high-quality instruction and
build authentic, loving relationships with students.

Location
:
George Read

State Date
: ASAP

Reports to
:
Principal

Work Year
: 10 months

To create and sustain an educational environment conducive to the fulfillment of the District's Mission, a para educator is responsible for assisting teachers in carrying out the educational program for a student or group of students so that the maximum positive impact on the education of children can be realized.

A para educator is responsible for developing and implementing safe, caring and enriching experiences for all students. The para educator assists teachers in planning, organizing, and delivering instruction based on the approved curriculum and Common Core State Standards to help students move towards academic proficiency.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be eligible or have a valid Title 1 Paraprofessional Permit by either having passed the Para Pro Exam, having an Associate’s Degree or higher, or successfully completed 60 college credits with a "C" or above for coursework towards licensure, certification or permit. This must be maintained through professional development that counts toward clock hours.
• Previous experience working with students in a classroom setting preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to support students who require help with physical positioning and self‑care (i.e. eating and bath rooming), including physically lifting students using specialized techniques and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• This job requires repetitive stooping, twisting and bending. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• All new hires must complete the Level 1 training program by June 1st of the contract school year as a condition of continued employment.
• Acceptable Criminal Background Report.
• No entries on Child Abuse Registry.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.

To perform the duties successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities related to the District at a consistent and high-level of performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions:

• Support/serve students remotely and in person depending on the needs of students.
• Work cooperatively with all school staff and students.
• Assist in carrying out the Individual Education Program (IEP) for a student or group of students once trained by a professional staff member.
• Work with individual students or groups of students to reinforce learning materials or skills introduced by the teacher; may include reading or writing for the student.
• Report information on student needs.
• Assist with safe and orderly student movement within the building and outside as required.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student information.
• Prepare the physical environment for the day's activities including the gathering of materials, maintaining an orderly environment, and securing materials and equipment at the end of the workday.
• Perform routine paperwork and record keeping tasks related to the duties of the professional to whom the paraprofessional is assigned.
• Apply consistent and appropriate standards of behavior, achievement, and discipline to individual students, as agreed upon with professional staff and as written in the student's IEP and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
• Participate in parent conferences, IEP planning and IEP meetings, as appropriate.
• Assist students by reinforcing previously taught skills and use the materials needed to function in a community setting/job site.
• Accompany students into the community to support community-based instruction.
• Assist in the delivery of related services previously demonstrated by therapists and/or specialists that may include heavy lifting, transferring…