Para Educator Level I TES

Job Description

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION: Para Educator - Level I

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Provide small group instruction to at‑risk students. Supervise students during recess and lunch times.

• High School Diploma
• Associate of Arts Degree, 2 years of college credits, or Para Educator Praxis
• Preferred office experience

• Maintain a student centered, organized positive climate
• Read, write and communicate effectively
• Communicate and respond effectively and in a friendly, professional manner with students, parents, community members, and school personnel
• Accept responsibility and take direction
• Work collaboratively and collegially
• Comply with district rules and regulations
• Conduct all work in a safe manner as specified by district rules
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Plan, instruct, and supervise elementary age students
• Work one‑on‑one or in a small group with highly at‑risk middle/high school students
• Provide support, assistance and give specific instruction under the direction of a certified LAP Director
• Skilled at record keeping and computers
• Monitor students both in and out the classroom

• Maintain high confidentiality while working with sensitive material/issues
• Superior communication skills
• Work independently
• Highly organized/ability to prioritize work
• Friendly
• High energy

• Valid First Aid/CPR/AED card or ability to attain one
• Fingerprinting (paid by employee)
• Proof of immunization (if born 1‑1‑57 or later)
• I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform Act
• HIV/HBV Training (district provided)
• Sexual Harassment Training (district provided)

• 180 days per year
• 6 hours per day
• Salary (DOE)
• State health benefits
• State retirement benefits
• Paid time off

• Dave Hopf, Dean of Students, Toledo Elementary School
• Email: daveh