Substitute Paraeducator; Classes: Regular, Bilingual, Special Education

SUBSTITUTE - PARA EDUCATOR

ALL CLASSES: REGULAR, BILINGUAL, SPECIAL EDUCATION

The position of Substitute - PARA EDUCATOR (ALL CLASSES) is on call, as needed, to fill in for employee absences, vacancies, or limited term assistance. Examinations and/or Interviews are scheduled based on substitute demand. Qualified applicants will receive an email notification when we are ready to move forward with the next step in the recruitment.

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Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the required qualifications and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process.

Written Testing Date:
Qualified applicants will be invited to test at the earliest testing date available.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from secondary school or equivalent GED and verifiable experience working with school-age children in an organization setting or learning environment.

• Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education OR
• Obtained an associate’s or higher degree (college level) OR
• Met (pass) a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment.

Incumbents must meet requirements specified under Every Student Suc Act (ESSA). Under the direction of the Principal, assist 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.

• 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 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; 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…