Paraeducator Life Skills

Para educator Life Skills

Coordinates activities or performs specialized duties to assist in providing instruction to and supervision of students with behavioral challenges in a variety of instructional and non-instructional programs, in both Special Education rooms and General Education rooms.

Frontier Middle School

(1:1 Student Support)

6.50 hrs per day/180 days per year

M 8:30-2:30 T-F 7:30 - 2:45

Shift time is subject to building needs.

If you do not have the minimum college credits for this position, you may take the Para educator Assessment. Complete this FORM if you'd like to be scheduled for the assessment.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have earned 72 college level credits from an accredited institution of higher education, have a college degree, or be able to pass the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Assessment.
• Previous experience working with students in both individual and small group instructional situations.
• Working knowledge of education fundamentals; training and experience using current curriculum preferred.
• Previous experience and/or training working with students in a classroom setting.
• Must have proven ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to manage large groups of students in an unstructured environment while maintaining a high level of safety.
• Must have a proven record of punctuality and consistent attendance.
• Must be willing and able to assist students with personal management, including toileting, changing, eating, and other personal hygiene.

• The para educator will work closely with both the student's case manager and the school nurse to ensure medical needs are addressed in alignment with the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and healthcare plan. Open, consistent communication with both the case manager and nurse is essential to coordinate care, share observations, and ensure student safety and success.
• Delegated Medical Tasks: Under the direction and delegation of the school nurse (Registered Nurse), the para educator will perform medical tasks such as: a. Supporting seizure management protocols. b. Assisting with catheterization and other personal medical care needs. c. Administering or monitoring diabetes care, including blood glucose checks and insulin management as delegated by the RN. d. Carrying out any other healthcare tasks as specified in the student's medical plan.
• Supporting Educational: The para educator will work as part of the educational team, following the teacher's lesson plans and providing assistance in both academic and self-help skills, ensuring the student can fully participate in learning to the best of their ability. This includes: a. Helping students with basic reading, mathematics, writing, and self-help skills as directed by the teacher. b. Assisting with the preparation and/or assembly of teaching materials as requested.
  
  c. Supervising students during both academic and non-academic activities.
• Behavior Support and De-escalation: The para educator will assist in following any detailed behavior intervention plans (BIPs) the student may have. This includes implementing appropriate behavior management strategies and using de-escalation techniques, up to and including therapeutic holds, as necessary to ensure student safety. The para educator is expected to remain calm and patient in challenging situations, helping students develop acceptable behavior patterns.
• Lesson and Classroom Support: The para educator will assist in the implementation of daily instructional lessons, following the guidance of the supervising teacher.
  
  Responsibilities include:
  
  a. Assisting in administering tests, evaluating student progress, and modifying student work within the context of the lesson plan. b. Preparing teaching materials and helping organize classroom activities. c. Assisting the teacher in supervisory tasks, such as monitoring student behavior and ensuring a safe learning environment.
• Safety Care Training: Completion of Safety-Care Behavioral Safety Training is required for all para educators. This training ensures staff can safely manage medical emergencies and challenging behaviors, ensuring the safety of both the student and the broader school community.
• Communication and Record Keeping: The para educator must communicate effectively and proficiently, both orally and in writing, with teachers, the school nurse, and other team members. Keeping accurate records of medical tasks, student behavior, and academic performance is essential, ensuring that all observations and actions are clearly documented and shared with the appropriate staff.
• Student Safety and Supervision: Ensuring the student's safety at all times is a key responsibility. The para educator will maintain constant vigilance during the student's movement across school property, during class transitions, recess, meals, and any other school activities. Supervisory responsibilities include monitoring the…