Paraeducator EC

Para educator Early Learners

To support the early learner program in providing a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the needs of the students. Perform duties and activities under direct supervision of a certified staff member. Adhere to published policies and procedures distributed by the district and school. Maintain confidentiality of student, staff and department information within the school and community.

Job

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Implement individual or small group instruction under the direction and/or supervision of a certified teacher.
• Collaborate with the teacher, prepare and maintain materials.
• Familiarize self with goals and objectives for individual students in the classroom.
• Facilitate implementation of behavioral programs and procedures.
• Document student behavior and learning as directed by the teacher.
• Help in loading and unloading student buses during assigned work hours.
• Escort students as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Lift, transfer, position, toilet, etc.
• Attend staff meetings and staff development activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

Paraprofessional Educator License, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License required. Minimum education requirement for a Paraprofessional Educator License is: associates degree or higher, completion of at least 60 semester hours of college course work or a high school diploma or GED with a passing score on the ETS Para Pro exam or two specific Work Keys exams. Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.

Certain assignments require Bilingual Spanish/English.

Experience / Knowledge:
Effective communication skills. Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.

Physical Demands:
Lift, transfer, position, toileting etc. (for special skills positions only). Excellent physical agility and quick response time. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Terms of Employment:
This is a 10-month position; 7 hours per day. Benefits & Pension eligibility may apply, see attached for details. Salary and benefits established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement as applicable. Minimum $23.38 per hour per union agreement. This position requires a license. Visit our Para educator Licensure webpage to learn more.