Para Educator

Para Educator

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Job : 5865734

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 28, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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Position Summary

APara Educator is an individual who is non-certified in the area in which they are assisting (even though he/she may be licensed or certified in a profession or a technical field) who aids a certified professional in a team approach, to the performance of the certified professional’s assigned program responsibilities.

Job Duties

Day-to-day job duties of aPara Educator are determined by the classroom teacher or his/her designee, as they may vary depending upon the changing needs of the classroom(s), student(s), and/or school district. Para Educators of any capacity are subject to daily reassignment, depending on the needs of the day. The Para Educator must comply with the duties outlined by their superior.

Qualifications and Required Documents

• Proof of a high school diploma or higher education
• A Pennsylvania Criminal Records check (Act 34) that is cleanand less than 5 years old **
• A Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance History (Act 151) that is clean and less than 5 years old **
• A FBI Criminal History Record that is clean and less than 5 years old **

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* Please note:

clearances cannot be older than 5 years however, some districts may require new clearances that are less than 1 year old!

• Proof of a TB testor chest x-ray that is less than 3 months
• 3 professional references (contact information) and/or letters
• A Resume
• Routing number and account number for direct deposit setup
• 2 Valid forms of Identification for I-9

Essential Functions

The Para Educator is responsible for providing assistance to instructional programs by assisting the teacher in achieving educational objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole. The paraprofessional assists the teacher in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Essential duties and responsibilities of this position may vary in nature due to changes in schedule, student or district need, and include but are not limited to:

• Executes instructional activities with individual students or small groups of students following teacher direction and demonstration. Provides review and reinforcement in assigned academic subject area; tutors in general education classroom subjects; assists with homework assignments. Provides assistance to students during special classes (art, music, etc.).
• Assists students in special education and general education classes. Assists in preparation of materials for class, classroom activities, assignments, location of supplementary materials from school library and other resources areas. Orally administers and transcribes tests if appropriate.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and review material set up and assigned by the teacher.
• Implements behavior management programs designed by teachers and/or school psychologist. Counts and records specific student behaviors; administers procedures in the positive behavior support plan.
• Monitors student use of instructional equipment. Provides general maintenance of equipment including cleaning and disinfecting.
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