Paraeducator Gen Ed
Listed on 2026-08-31
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Elementary School
Para educator General Education
Bargaining Unit: DUEA
Department/
Location:
Assigned Elementary/Secondary School
Calendar Days: 195
Reports To:
Building Principal and Assigned Teacher
JD Revision Date: 07/17/2024
Supervises: N/A
Function /
Position Summary:
Enhance the student's mastery of concepts and academic skills in targeted subject areas based on student/classroom needs. Reinforce classroom instruction for individual student or small/whole groups. 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/whole group instructional lessons or related activity under the supervision of the assigned certified teacher.
- Document and report student behavior as directed by the teacher.
- Collaborate with the teacher, prepare and maintain materials.
- Escort students within the building, as directed by the classroom teacher.
- Attend meetings and staff development activities as assigned, providing observations and reports as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
Para Educator, Substitute, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License required. Minimum education requirement for a Para Educator License is completion of at least 60 semester hours of college course work or 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:
Excellent physical agility and quick response time. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Terms of Employment:
This is a 10-month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement as applicable. The starting rate for this role is $22.48/hr., 6.5 hours per day.
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