Paraeducator

Overview

PARA EDUCATOR

POSTING IS OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL WITH PROMOTIONAL TAKING PRECEDENCE

This recruitment is to begin filling positions for the 25/26 School Year

The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year.

The District has the right to limit the number of eligible which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

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Current Vacancy for Immediate Hire:
Various positions District-wide.

Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the Required Qualifications in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process.

Written Test Date:
Testing will be held from September 10, 2025 through December 17, 2025. Testing will be 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, exclusively on Wednesdays (walk-in basis, no appointment necessary). Only qualified applicants will receive an email invitation to participate in the testing process.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below:

• Any combination equivalent to: graduation from secondary school or equivalent GED and verifiable experience working with school age children in organization setting or learning environment.

Special Qualifications upon hire for positions at a school site that is supported by Title I funds include:

• Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education OR
• Obtained an associate’s or higher degree (college level) OR
• met (pass) a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment.

Incumbents must meet requirements specified under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

• Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom environment; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans, curriculum, and teaching methodologies; provide routine clerical support.
• Assist individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices, and assignments in various subjects; confer with the teacher concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs.
• Assist students with reading program activities; assist and motivate students to improve their reading and writing measures; read books to students and observe their reading abilities as assigned; assist students with letter and word pronunciation and recognition; reinforce reading instruction including phonics, vocabulary and comprehension in learning centers, small groups or one-on-one with students; assist students with spelling, math and writing exercises and assignments.
• Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework, make up work, and projects; adapt activities and materials under the direction of the teacher as needed; assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional technology; assure student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Observe and control behavior of students in the classroom according to approved procedures; monitor students during outdoor, lunch, library, and recess activities as directed; accompany students on field trips and to/from bus stops as assigned; assist with yard duty as assigned; monitor and report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing,…