Paraeducator: At-Risk Support

Position Type:

Support Staff

Date Posted:

6/28/2024

Location:

Prairieview Elementary

Date Available:

August 2025

Closing Date:

Until Filled

District:

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Summary: Primarily the paraeducator assists the teacher in the delivery of instruction.

Paraeducators work under the direct supervision of the teacher and provide support in the following manner:

• Work with student and/or groups of students on academic skills.

• Read aloud or listen to students read.

• Operate audiovisual equipment, copiers, laminators, overheads, bookbinders, Ellison machine and computer in support of the teacher, class, or individual student.

• Facilitate centers and other learning activities.

• Communicate with teacher coordinating efforts needed.

• Reinforce school and classroom rules.

• Assist in publishing student work.

• Assist students with instruction, assignments, testing and assessments individually and in small groups, i.e. running records, as direct by teacher.

• Assist with routine classroom activities, testing and assessments.

• Assist students with clothing changes in the event of illnesses or accidents.

• This list is not to be considered inclusive of all duties performed by individuals in this position, but rather some examples of the types of duties most often performed.

Skills and Qualifications: Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and school community. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Must demonstrate a willingness to accept new paraeducator pertinent job responsibilities when they are assigned. Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

REQUIRED Education/Experience:

• Minimum education of high school diploma or GED.

• It is required that the candidate has completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 semester hours); or obtained an associate's degree (or higher); or a passing score of 460 on the ETS Parapro Assessment or a passing score on the MTTC-Professional Readiness Exam or Basic Skills Test.

• Demonstrated experience working with At-Risk and/or special education students.

This position is 7.0 hours per day with a 30 minute duty free lunch (6.5 hours pay/day) at $14.64-$17.70/hour and has paid time off benefits (personal leave and sick leave benefits).

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. The employee is frequently exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person due to the close contact with children. The employee must work with the public and other staff continuously meeting multiple demands from several people.

If you are interested and qualified for this position, please complete the online application.

EOE