Instructional Para Educator II

Openings as of 11/2/2025

Instructional Para Educator II (177 days / 4.5 hrs)

• Date Posted: 5/20/2025
• Location:
  
  Zephyr Cove Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  08/18/2025

TITLE:

PARA-EDUCATOR II - INSTRUCTIONAL.

REPORTS TO:

SITE ADMINISTRATOR. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9-MONTHS (NOT FEWER THAN 175 DAYS). SALARY RANGE: 1-F EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE PAID $18.23 - $27.22. EMPLOYER PAID PERS $15.34 - $22.91. BENEFITS:
Nevada State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 20+ HRS. PER WEEK. Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance – 25+ HRS. PER WEEK. No State Tax. FLSA STATUS NON-EXEMPT.

OPEN FOR 5 DAYS ONLY FOR LATERAL TRANSFERS TO ALL HIGHLY QUALIFIED INSTRUCTIONAL PARAS.

Under the guidance of site administration, assists a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom environment; assists in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans, curriculum and teaching methodologies; provides 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; 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; provide 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, duplicating and filing instructional materials; maintain student records, notes and files as assigned.
• Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up computers, audio‑visual equipment, work areas/centers and displays, bulletin boards, and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials; assemble student booklets.
• Assist with arrangement and storage of classroom materials, furniture and accessories for appropriate learning environment; assure health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
• Communicate with faculty, staff, administrators and others to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns related to student activities and behavior.
• Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer, copier and laminator as assigned; report observations and incidents relating to students and respond to emergency situations and assist in resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Assist students with test preparation skills; administer and proctor various tests including CELDT, ADEPT or others as assigned by the position.
• As assigned, supervise students on the playground, in the cafeteria, lunch area, classroom, restrooms and school hallways to observe student activities to ensure safe and appropriate behavior.
• Effectively manage students under supervision including enforcement of school rules and district policies.
• Assist in guiding students in the development of desirable and…