Job Details

Paraeducator I

Under the general direction of the site administrator and Special Education Coordinator, and in cooperation with the classroom teacher(s), performs the necessary duties to assist in a specialized education area with students who have minimal behavior, physical and/or medical needs.

Typical duties and responsibilities include:

• Assisting the classroom teacher in maintaining classroom control and in assigned instructional areas to designated students.
• Working with students in small groups or on a one-to-one basis, to reinforce basic skills or to supplement classroom work.
• Assisting in classroom management.
• Sharing observations of students with the classroom teacher(s).
• Assisting in various aspects of program implementation and classroom work, including administering tests, correcting and grading student work, and the recording of information.
• Participating in staff meetings, conferences, and other trainings.
• Assisting in the preparation of materials and lesson plans.
• Obtaining supplies and necessary equipment for classroom activities.
• Assisting in a variety of activities related to the daily operations of the classroom, such as roll call, lunch count, absences, and out-of-classroom errands.
• Assisting physically handicapped students with their equipment (wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, etc.)
• Monitoring individual progress of students and discussing problems and improvements with teacher(s).
• Maintaining confidential informational and operational records and files.
• Communicating regularly with parents/guardians under direction of classroom teacher.
• May be responsible for feeding, toileting, dressing, and assisting students in independent skills development.
• Maintaining necessary records, including data collection and copying materials.

Required qualifications include:

• Knowledge of methods and attitudes required in working with children who have specialized needs.
• Correct English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar, and basic math.
• Routine record keeping.
• Safe work practices and proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to facilitate individual student development.
• Ability to assist special need students in developing peer relationships.
• Ability to successfully perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Ability to understand the needs of physically, emotionally and educationally challenged students.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of school related information.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to relate positively to students, staff, and the public.
• Ability to learn and follow the practice, rules, and regulations of the District and to the school to which assigned.
• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds on a regular basis and occasionally lift in excess of fifty pounds.

Experience and education requirements include:

• At least two (2) years experience working in an educational setting which provides direct instruction to students.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Red Cross recognized first aid certificate or successful completion of a first aid course within three (3) months after employment.
• Possess or obtain CPR certificate.

This position requires a pre-placement physical, fingerprinting and CPR/First aid. CPR/First Aid training is provided by the District.

Paraeducator SUBS NEEDED! This is the perfect position for those interested in working only while their kids are in school and have the same days off as they do. If you are only available certain days of the week, we can work around your schedule. If you have questions, please call the District Office at (707) 837-7700.