Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant - Special Education - 211179
About The Position
The Paraeducator / Teacher Assistant supports instruction for students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room, or center-based settings. Duties vary depending on students’ ages and levels of disability and may include supporting students’ academic, daily living, social, and self-care needs. The role is full-time for 184 days per year, 6.5 hours per day, and must be performed physically in the building. The position may be filled after a five-day posting period. Pay is $20.85–$24.15 per hour for candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent; $22.00–$25.30 per hour for candidates with an associate degree or at least 60 semester/90 quarter credits from a regionally accredited institution; or $22.85–$26.15 per hour for candidates with a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Rates are dependent on K–12 experience and qualifications. Special education paraeducators serving center-based students and classrooms at least 50% of their time receive an additional $0.50 per hour. Those at the Two Rivers Transition Program receive an additional $1.00 per hour, and those at River Trail Learning Center receive an additional $1.50 per hour. Insurance benefits are available for assigned positions of six or more hours per day.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Complete Personal Care Assistant certification within 30 days of the start date.
- Complete 60 semester or 90 quarter credits, hold an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution, or pass the ParaEducator or ParaPro exam; documentation is required.
- Good communication, interpersonal, and recordkeeping skills.
- Ability and desire to work with technology and computers.
- Ability to work cooperatively with students and staff, supervise students, and take direction.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance and complete an assigned workday.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
- Ability to perform the position’s physical responsibilities and handle work devices, materials, data, and people-related functions, including toileting, feeding, and self-care procedures.
- Ability to work with students who may display aggressive, abusive, or inappropriate verbal or physical behavior.
- Must work physically in the building.
Responsibilities
- Assist in instruction of students with disabilities in mainstream, resource room, or center-based settings.
- Manage student behavior, including redirecting, calming, or removing disruptive students from the classroom.
- Monitor and record student progress in academic, daily living, dressing, grooming, and social skill areas.
- Assist with students’ physical needs, including toileting, feeding, dressing, lifting, positioning, and transporting students in wheelchairs.
- Implement behavioral management programs and maintain student data.
- Supervise students and cooperate with students and staff.
Benefits
- Insurance benefits available for assigned positions of 6 hours or more per day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
