Special Education Paraeducator ATP and Burton Elementary

POSITION OPEN:
Special Education Para educator

LOCATION:

Adult Transition Program and Burton Elementary

HOURS:

30 hours per week COMPENSATION:
Per the Berkley Education Association of Paraeducators (BEAP)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma required; 2 years of college preferred.
• Experienced Para educator with background assisting a student with disabilities.
• General knowledge of high school curriculum in reading, writing, math and science; skills in these areas at the K-5 school level.
• Positive, upbeat, caring, flexible; able to adapt to the physical and emotional needs of the student.
• Cooperative, dependable, shows initiative and accepts direction.
• Knowledge of computer‑assisted instruction; typing skills desirable.
• C.P.I. training with current record on file or willingness to be trained.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds, stoop, bend and kneel on both knees, and physically manage a student if necessary.

• Assist students in the general education classroom with note‑taking, testing, etc.
• Assist in encouraging independent toileting.
• Help students participate in small groups as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Check and correct papers and prepare materials under the teacher’s direction.
• Assist with audio‑visual and computer setups and operation.
• Monitor instruction activities of the student and assist as appropriate or directed.
• Assist teacher with daily home‑school assignment book/log.

• Assist students at lunch time.
• Maintain flexible hours and adjust working time to the student’s needs as determined by the classroom teacher and other staff.
• Assist teacher in maintaining inventory of equipment, supplies and materials.
• Assist in maintaining files and records.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, special education coordinator and building administrator.

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The Berkley School District is committed to keeping diversity, equity and inclusion at the forefront of its goal of creating an environment where all staff, students and community members feel a sense of belonging.

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Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:40:37 PM CST.