Preschool Special Education Paraeducator

Supervisor:
Building Administrator

Contract Length: 190 days, or as assigned

Job Classification:
Para educator

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

• $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.

Assist teachers in the instruction, supervision, and care of students in a variety of instructional settings, including special education, general education, work/community, early learning, and school bus, as assigned.

• Assist teachers with educational activities.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly educational environment.
• Assist in implementing consistent behavior management strategies and procedures.
• Supervise lunchroom, recess, halls, classroom, bus loading/unloading, and other assigned areas.
• Clarify and reinforce teachers' instructions and reinforce skills taught by the teacher.
• Chart/graph student performance.
• Assist students with work completion.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Education Plans.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist in meal and snack preparation and clean up, as needed.
• Assist in cleaning and sanitizing the classroom environment.
• Follow students' behavior management plans.
• Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities, as needed.
• Assist with instruction in the community setting, as required.
• Lift, carry and correctly position students with physical disabilities.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• Complete Medicaid documentation, as necessary.
• Feed, toilet and diaper students as needed.
• Implement strategies to maintain/increase appropriate behavior and reduce inappropriate behavior.
• Supervise students in community/work settings.
• Follow directions from teachers and administrators.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Provide supervision to students on the school bus, as assigned.
• Attend work on a prompt and reliable basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• AA degree or 60 college credits or Para Certification Level I and Level II Early Childhood required
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

• Ability to engage students with special needs
• Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others
• Ability to follow health, safety, and emergency procedures
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Amount of Time Physical Activity Occasionally (1%-32%) Frequently (33%-65%) Constantly (66%-100%) Mobility--XBend-X-Talk--XHear--XOperate ComputerX--Stationary PositionX--Balance--XLift Up to 10 pounds-X-Lift up to 50 poundsX--Manual Dexterity…