POSITION: Para Educator- Level I Multiple Programs and Level II Preschool
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Provide small group and individual instruction to at-risk and multilingual students. Supervise students during recess and lunch times.
Salary (DOE):
Para I- $22.00 - $25.21
Para II- $22.60 - $25.89
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma
- Associate of Arts Degree, 2 years of college credits or Para Educator Praxis
ESSENTIALS FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary and without notice. Depending upon individual assignments, the para educator will perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:
- Ability to maintain a student centered, organized positive climate
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively
- Communicate and respond effectively and in a friendly, professional manner with students, parents, community members, and school personnel.
- Ability to 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.
- Ability to plan, instruct, and supervise middle school, Pre-K, and elementary age students
- Ability to work one-on-one or in a small group with students.
- Ability to provide support, assistance and give specific instruction under the direction of a certified teacher.
- Skilled at record keeping and computers.
- Monitor students both in and out the classroom.
- Ability to administer medical procedures including but not limited to tube feeding, dispensing medication, toileting, diapering, seizure supervision
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
- Maintain high confidentiality while working with sensitive material/issues
- Superior communication skills
- Work independently
- Highly organized/ability to prioritize work
- Friendly
- High energy
STATE/DISTRICT MANDATED REQUIREMENTS:
- 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)
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
- 180 Days per year
- 6 Hours per day
- Salary determined by placement on the adopted salary schedule
Benefits:
- State health benefits
- State retirement benefits
- Paid time off