Substitute Para Educator

Position Summary

Substitute Para Educator – Instructional, 2025‑2026 School Year ()

Location:

District Wide. Position type:
Substitute – Classified. Availability: 08/14/2025. Hiring on an as‑needed basis only. Closing date:
Ongoing.

SUBSTITUTES ARE HIRED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS ONLY.

• Reapply using this posting if you applied for the 2024‑2025 school year; current district substitutes not required to reapply.
• To be considered:
  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
  • Interview with a member of the Human Resources team.
  • Candidates selected through the interview process will then participate in a new hire orientation.
  • No applicant may start as a substitute until the hiring and orientation process is complete.

TITLE: Substitute Para Educator – Instructional

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole.

• Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• (Applies to Title I schools only) Completed two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or
• (Applies to Title I schools only) Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
• (Applies to Title I schools only) Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness).
• Has demonstrated the ability or potential to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Has experience working with children in an organized setting.
• Has the ability to read and follow written directions.
• Has and maintains certification in American Red Cross/American Heart Association CPR and First Aid.

• Be familiar with and follow written policies, procedures, and direction from supervisor related to job responsibilities.
• Successfully complete annually an in‑service training program of at least twelve (12) hours.
• When necessary, assist the student(s) with physical tasks such as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, etc.
• Hear the student(s) in recitation, reading and other curriculum tasks, guiding and helping them but not teaching them.
• Assist the teacher in devising and producing special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an empathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Assist students in the library or media center, when necessary.
• Alert the teacher of any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Participate in in‑service training programs, as assigned.
• Operate and care for instructional equipment.
• Assist with enrichment and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
• Assist during emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, and recess.
• Assist with learning displays, drill work, and student attendance.
• Provide a supportive disciplinary role.
• Assist with lunch, snack, and cleaning routine, as necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties; such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials, operation of copy machines, maintain classroom records, and maintain attendance records.
• Assist in promoting educational programs related to assignment.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully certified teachers.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position as may be requested by the supervisor.

• As Needed
• Daily assignments are arranged through the Secretary, Teacher, Frontline, or Principal.
• Board approved 8‑8‑02, Revised 1/9/2014, Revised 6/9/2016, Revised 6/13/2019.