Paraprofessional - Instructional

At Helena Public Schools, our vision is to foster dynamic educational experiences that prepare all students for life. As a School Aged Child Care (SACC) Para Educator, you contribute to this mission by assisting the SACC Site Manager in the overall operations of the daily program activities.  You will work as part of a team of 40 serving 125 students on 10 campuses across Helena.  Specific elementary school assignment is to be determined.

Some of what you will do:

• Provide careful and effective supervision of children’s activities as assigned by the site manager. Circulate among children, redirecting individuals into positive play and by pointing out alternative activities.

• Assist children in maintaining standards of appropriate behavior and health habits established for the program by using non-punitive disciplinary methods and positive reinforcement strategies as demonstrated by the site manager (refer to Assertive Discipline Guidelines).

• Cooperate with other program staff to create and maintain a harmonious and efficient environment.

• Interact positively with parents and refers appropriate questions and concerns to site manager, including but not limited to: payment, scheduling and discipline questions.

• Perform clerical (attendance sheets) and housekeeping duties as assigned including but not limited to: snack preparation and clean up, project preparation and clean up.

• Oversee the appropriate use and storage of equipment and materials.

• Provide support in planned activities such as field trips, visiting resource persons, etc.

• Maintain a safe and orderly program environment.

To become part of this dedicated team, you need:

• High school diploma or equivalent;

• Experience as a licensed or registered group or family day care provider or day care center staff preferred.

• An age qualification may exist for licensure.

The successful candidate should have the ability to successfully work with children K- 5.  Successful applicant must possess the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accomodation. 

Current entry level salary range is $14.80 to $18.33 per hour depending on education level and applicable relevant work experience and includes a generous pro-rated benefit package including paid sick and vacation leave, 3 personal days, up 13 school calendar related paid days, health benefits and retirement.   Note: Salary amounts for the 2024-2025 school year are not determined at this time.