Paraeducator - Early Literacy

Para educator - Early Literacy

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Hours per week: 29

Under the direction of the principal and teacher(s), the para educator assists teachers in a variety of capacities in the instruction and supervision of students. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.

• Assists in the preparation of instruction materials.
• Assists in the instruction of students and other classroom activities as needed.
• May tutor students individually or in small groups.
• Assists in the administration of a variety of tests and monitors students' academic progress.
• Keeps accurate data on assigned students or group of students.
• Supports a school environment that helps students develop and maintain a positive self‑concept.
• Maintains professional confidentiality regarding student information.
• Maintains effective and positive communication with students, teachers, parents, patrons and administration.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must be able to work assigned hours.

• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• If working in a Title 1 school, one of the following:
  • 48 hours of college credit; or
  • pass the Para Pro exam.

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to follow directions given.
• Ability to interact positively with students.
• Ability to assist students in a variety of situations as they arise.

• None.

• Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned by the classroom teacher(s).
• Must take directions well and be able to work within specific guidelines.
• Makes suggestions but must be willing to follow directions.

• Positive interaction with students, teachers, social workers, psychologists, support personnel and administrators.

• Supervision of students being supported.
• Supervision of a student in a service location outside the classroom as needed.

• NA
• Work setting primarily in the classroom.
• May be asked to work inside and outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks. Working conditions can be in hot and cold weather.
• May experience stress from disruptive students and/or groups of students.

• Required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to stand/sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.