Classroom Paraeducator

Classroom Para educator Supervisor

Building Administrator Contract Length: 190 days, or as assigned Job Classification:
Para educator FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

To provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials. Compensation $15.07/hr (+$0.40 extra for 60+ college credit and $0.30 for Para Certification/Sub Authorization) All positions assigned 30 or more hours weekly (typically 6 hours daily) are eligible for a full benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance and paid leave.

Essential Duties:

• Monitor a classroom activity directed by the virtual teacher.
• Keep students on the track as they carry out an assignment.
• Guide students toward better study habits.
• Refer problems observed (academic or behavioral) to the teacher.
• Work with individuals or small groups to help them function more effectively (socially) in the classroom.
• Assist student(s) in learning to use equipment and materials.
• Help prepare materials for students.
• Carry out supervisory duties outside the classroom as approved by the building principal (e.g., field trips, library, auditorium).
• Assist students who have been absent.
• Enforce classroom management according to teacher's guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED

Physical Demands and

Working Conditions:

Amount of Time Physical Activity Occasionally (1%-32%) Frequently (33%-65%) Constantly (66%-100%)

Mobility - - X

Bend - X -

Talk - - X

Hear - - X

Operate Computer X - -

Stationary Position X - -

Balance - - X

Lift Up to 10 pounds - X -

Lift up to 50 pounds X - -

Manual Dexterity Tasks - X -

Reaching/Pushing/Pulling X - -

Sitting X -

Carrying (25 feet) X - -

Working Conditions Occasionally (1%-32%) Frequently (33%-65%) Constantly (66%-100%)

District Office Hours - - X

Indoors - - X

Weekends/Off Schedule X - -

Temperature Extremes X - -

The physical demands include: sitting, standing, twisting, lifting, and are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs, services, and its employment practices.