Classified - Paraeducator Elementary

Para educator (3.5 Hours/Day)

Location:

Milliken Park Elementary

Schedule:

3.5 hours per day (9:15 - 12:45 / flexible) Work Student Days

Position Available:
August 2026

Perks:
At FPS, you'll be working with a team dedicated to our students and community. Feel good, every day, about what you do - whether you're helping students read, providing them nourishment, making sure the lights are on, or any of the countless other ways our employees work toward our mission. We're all in it together!

• $16.46 - $18.02 starting, per hour, depending on experience
• If bilingual (English/Spanish): $18.02 - $19.90 per hour depending on experience

Benefits:
Paid Sick, Bereavement, Civic, and Personal Leave provided

• High school graduate or GED
• 48 college credits OR ability to pass Work Keys basic skills exam, administered by FPS

Reports To:

Building Administrator

Applications Will Be Accepted Until Position Is Filled.

Application Procedure:
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply online . Click on Employment and follow application instructions.

All positions are subject to veterans preference

Employment is subject to background check and work authorization

All compensation and benefits are subject to the employee handbook and board policy which determine rates and eligibility.

Fremont Public Schools Job Description

It is the policy of Fremont Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

Department:
Instructional Support

Job Title:

Para educator

Requirements:
Education Level: High School Diploma. Effective July 2010 for all new hires or transfers
- Must have completed two years of study (48 credit hours) at an institution of higher education or obtained an associate's degree or passed a state approved assessment. FPS will assist in the administering of a state approved exam if applicant does not have college credits.

Certification/Licensure:
None Required First Aid/CPR certificate preferred

Experience Desired:
Some experience working with children in an educational setting.

Other Requirements:
Have an interest in young people and an ability to deal fairly and tactfully with students. Possess a positive attitude toward education and a helpful attitude toward people. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty and staff. Ability to carry out assignment in effective support of the instructional program.

Reports To:

Building Administrator and the assigned faculty member.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions of each employee's position includes (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description.

Basic:
Work involves performing paraprofessional tasks in support of classroom instruction, classroom activities and building activities. Work may involve the limited instruction and supervision of students under direction of a faculty member or Principal. Work also may require duties of a clerical nature and supervision of non-classroom areas such as cafeteria, playground and other areas of the campus. Assignments are received orally and/or in writing from faculty members and/or the Principal.

Frequent:
Assists with the classroom preparation and clean up. Attends to the physical needs of younger students and accounts for articles brought to school by children. Assists faculty member with copying of materials, organizing instructional materials, etc. Supervises students on grounds, cafeteria, playground and other areas in and around the school building(s). Maintains order. Assists with the clean up of small spills…