ODP Program Paraeducator

Starting Date: Aug 19, 2026

Job Summary:

An Instructional Para educator assists a teacher in providing instruction to students. Duties may include, but are not limited to, follow‑up activities to a teacher’s lessons, small group or individual student support, assistance in preparing materials, assistance in record keeping, and implementation of behavioral management systems, supervision of student personal care, and supervision of students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in the preparation and/or modification of instructional materials.
• Under the direction of the supervising teacher, provide instruction to individuals or small groups of students.
• 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 concerning 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.

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

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job function in an efficient and compliant manner. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job functions.

• Education: High school degree, or equivalent. Additionally, must meet one of the following criteria:
  Associate’s Degree or higher; 45 college credits;
  Accuplacer Test Scores of 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 for information.
• Experience: District requirements as outlined above. One year of directly relevant experience in a school setting desired. Good working knowledge of children, knowledge of education, and teaching methods desirable.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read, interpret, and explain documents such as classroom assignment, professional documents, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively. Ability to provide effective instructional support and receive constructive feedback.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to calculate figures and amounts (i.e., banking, discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume).
• Reasoning Ability/Mental Requirements: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations in a safe, efficient manner. Must be able to multi‑task to meet objectives on time, on budget.
• Communication & Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently, and effectively with a variety of individuals, including students, faculty, administrators, parents, and representatives of outside organizations. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, supervisors, parents, and outside agencies. Ability to show patience, respect and compassion in working with students. Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and handle stress.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  
• Follow through and seeing tasks and projects to completion is essential.
• Pride in one’s work and completion of…