Instructional Paraeducator

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

Job Summary: An Instructional Para educator assists a teacher in providing instruction to students. Duties may include follow‑up activities to a teacher’s lessons, small group or individual student support, assistance in preparing materials, record keeping, implementation of behavioral management systems, supervision of student personal care and students.

• Assist in the preparation and/or modification of instructional materials.
• Provide instruction to individuals or small groups of students under the direction of the supervising teacher.
• Provide supervision to student(s) as requested and needed.
• Assist students in self-care, as necessary.
• Perform clerical tasks including maintaining Medicaid and student data sheets as required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of student information, providing information to parents, teachers, and others on a “need to know” basis only.
• Request assistance from the supervising teacher regarding instructional techniques, behavior management, specific duties, or areas of conflict.
• Follow policy and procedures.
• Monitor students in crisis, including in‑school suspensions.
• Attend staff and parent meetings as required.
• Provide alternate communication strategies for students as necessary.
• Support and implement the behavior management strategies and techniques developed by the teacher.
• Participate in required in‑service training programs.
• Other duties as assigned or appropriate to the particular work setting.

Reports to, receives daily work assignments, and is evaluated by Supervising Teacher and Building Administrator.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job function in an efficient and compliant manner. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job functions.

• High school degree or equivalent. Additionally, must meet one of the following criteria:
• Associates degree or higher.
• 45 college credits.
• Accuplacer Test Scores:
  Arithmetic ≥ 66, Elementary Algebra ≥ 42, Reading Comprehension and Sentence Skills combined ≥ 180.
• Para educational Assessment, from the Master Teacher; passing status on Reading, Writing & Math:
  Instructional Support & Knowledge Application (contact Director of Special Services).

• District requirements as outlined above. One year of directly relevant experience in a school setting desired.
• Good working knowledge of children, education, and teaching methods desirable.

• Ability to read, interpret, and explain documents such as classroom assignments, professional documents, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively and provide effective instructional support while receiving constructive feedback.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts (e.g., banking, discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume).

• Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Capability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations safely and efficiently.
• Must be able to multi‑task to meet objectives on time, on budget.

• Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently, and effectively with students, faculty, administrators, parents, and outside agencies.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, supervisors, parents, and outside agencies.
• Patience, respect, and compassion in working with students.
• Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and handle stress.

• Follow through and see tasks and projects to completion.
• Pride in one’s work and task completion.
• Willingness to assist others within changing conditions.
• Good verbal and interpersonal skills with staff, students, and team members.
• Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace; follow safety rules; practice safe work habits; use appropriate safety equipment; report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
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