Instructional Para Educator II

Position: Instructional Para Educator II (4.0 hrs / 172 days)
Location: Minden

Position type:

Student support services/hq classroom aide

Date posted:

6/1/2026

Location:

Scarselli elementary school

Date available:

08/17/2026

Closing date:

Open until filled

 Additional information: show/hide

Job description

Title:

para-educator ii - instructionalreports to:site administrator terms of employment:9-months (not fewer than 175 days) salary range: 1-femployer/employee paid $18.23 - $27.22

Employer paid pers $15.34 - $22.91benefits: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 taxflsa statusnon-exempt

Must be highly qualified - please see acceptable experience & training below

Summary of position

Under the guidance of site administration, assists 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.

Responsibilities and essential functions

This list of essential duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

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 motive 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, 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 the 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.

Effectiv…