Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant Secondary - 213839
About The Position
Secondary Paraeducators assist and support students and teachers in high school and middle school classrooms with instructional and supportive tasks. Under the direction of a teacher or administrator, they work with students individually or in groups on lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts. Assignments may be in departments or areas including Audio/Visual, Guidance/Counseling/Planning Center, hall or cafeteria supervision, in-school suspension, Copy Room/Mailroom, Media Center, study hall or independent study supervision, behavior support rooms, and testing support. Other duties may be assigned. This is a full-time position for 184 days, working 6.5 hours per day. The employee must work physically in the building. Start date: November 23, 2026.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must work physically in the building.
- Good communication, interpersonal, and recordkeeping skills.
- Ability and desire to work with technology and computers.
- Ability to work cooperatively with students and staff.
- Ability to supervise students.
- Ability to take direction.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance, including completing an assigned workday.
- Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
- Ability to perform position responsibilities involving physical factors, work devices and materials handling, data functions, and people functions.
Nice To Haves
- Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degree, or 60 semester/90 quarter credits from a regionally accredited institution, for the corresponding higher pay range.
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, for the corresponding higher pay range.
- K-12 experience is considered in determining pay (DOQ).
Responsibilities
- Assist and support students and teachers in specific departments.
- Under the direction of a teacher or administrator, assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
- Provide support in areas that may include Audio/Visual, Guidance/Counseling/Planning Center, hall or cafeteria supervision, in-school suspension, Copy Room/Mailroom, Media Center, study hall or independent study supervision, behavior support rooms, and testing support.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employees assigned to positions of six or more hours per day are eligible for insurance benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
