Paraeducator

Job Description

Instruct students individually or in small groups under teacher direction.

• Instruct students individually or in small groups under teacher direction.
• Assist in implementing goals and objectives of students' Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
• Prepare and adapt lessons and classroom activities as directed by the teacher.
• Plan, prepare, and assemble homework activities for students.
• Assist and instruct students in computer usage and operation.
• Monitor groups and maintain awareness of student emotional and physical needs, reporting to teachers as needed.
• Maintain and assist with student discipline and positive behavior management.
• Supervise students during school activities including assemblies, recess, and bus arrival/departure.
• Attend to personal hygiene needs of students, including diapering, toileting, catheterization, dressing, wheelchair transfer, and feeding if necessary.
• Participate in planned student therapy activities under supervision of specialists.
• Use first aid and CPR when qualified and attend to medical needs as trained.
• Clean classroom areas after snack times.
• Use minimal ASL signing as needed.
• Correct student papers and keep progress records.
• Score standardized or content-area student tests.
• Assist evaluation of student progress.
• Prepare classroom materials and bulletin boards as directed.
• Develop and maintain filing systems as needed.

• Ability to work independently and learn operations and use of equipment, particularly computers.
• Sound and independent judgment including handling confidential matters.
• Organizational skills and ability to set priorities effectively.
• Clear and courteous communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes on short notice.
• Physical ability adequate for student hygiene and mobility assistance.
• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent plus two years of higher education study (72 quarter credits); or an associate's or higher degree; or demonstrated ability through formal academic assessment in assisting with reading, writing, or mathematics instruction.

• Instruct students individually or in small groups under teacher direction.
• Assist in implementing goals and objectives of students' Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
• Prepare and adapt lessons and classroom activities as directed by the teacher.
• Plan, prepare, and assemble homework activities for students.
• Assist and instruct students in computer usage and operation.
• Monitor groups and maintain awareness of student emotional and physical needs, reporting to teachers as needed.
• Maintain and assist with student discipline and positive behavior management.
• Supervise students during school activities including assemblies, recess, and bus arrival/departure.
• Attend to personal hygiene needs of students, including diapering, toileting, catheterization, dressing, wheelchair transfer, and feeding if necessary.
• Participate in planned student therapy activities under supervision of specialists.
• Use first aid and CPR when qualified and attend to medical needs as trained.
• Clean classroom areas after snack times.
• Use minimal ASL signing as needed.
• Assist students during emergency drills.
• Correct student papers and keep progress records.
• Score standardized or content-area student tests.
• Assist evaluation of student progress.
• Prepare classroom materials and bulletin boards as directed.
• Develop and maintain filing systems as needed.

Salary Type
:
Hourly

Salary Min
: $ 25

Salary Max
: $ 30

Currency Type
: USD