High School ELL Paraeducator

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Job Title: Associate/Para educator

Reports to: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt / Non-Exempt

Date Revised: March 23, 2022

The Para educator will support a safe, positive teaching and learning environment, assist in the development of students  physical and intellectual growth, support social, emotional, and behavioral development, establish positive and productive relationships, and effectively integrate technology to support student learning. The role requires practicing ethical and professional standards of conduct on an ongoing basis.

• Maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Supervise and assist students, including out-of-classroom activities (bus duty, recess, field trips, lunchroom).
• Implement behavior management strategies with the same emphasis and techniques as the teacher.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned (copying, filing, bulletin boards, grading papers, typing).
• Assist students in use of computers.
• Carry out teacher s educational plans for small groups or individual students, including students with IEPs or 504 Plans.
• Monitor student progress using the same methods as the teacher.
• Communicate with teachers regarding student progress.
• Attend staffing at the request of the teacher, principal or parent.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal.

• Earned high school diploma or education equivalent.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Para Educator Certificate or equivalent preferred

• Ability to support a safe, positive learning environment and assist in student development.
• Ability to establish positive relationships and work collaboratively with staff, students, and families.
• Ability to integrate technology to support student learning.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Typical physical activities include standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, handling, reaching, typing, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and operating a motor vehicle as needed.

• School hours; indoors and outdoors as required by activities; some evenings or weekends may be required.

Work year as established by the Board of Directors. Salary established by district adopted salary schedules.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with federal and state law, board policy, and the preceding job description.

It is the policy of the Mount Pleasant Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the Board s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law or a negotiated contract.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Primary and Secondary Education