Paraeducator - Basic
About The Position
This position performs specialized work assisting with school services and providing for students’ care and well-being. Duties are carried out under the general supervision of supervisors or teachers, and performance is evaluated through observation, periodic conferences, critiques, records, and reports. The role may include assisting with instruction, classroom activities, instructional materials, clerical tasks, and technology-supported work. Depending on the assignment, specialized duties may include home visits, student health and hygiene care, speech or language interpretation, operation of adaptive equipment, and physical assistance to students or adults with impairments. Travel between work sites using personal transportation may be required.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of a GED.
- Sixty or more college credit hours, an associate degree or higher from an accredited school, or a passing score on the Para Pro exam.
- Interest in educating and working with young people.
- Ability to understand written and oral instructions; speak and write coherently; keep records and prepare simple reports; and work cooperatively and professionally with school personnel and parents.
- Special abilities may be required for specialized paraprofessional positions.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual and biliterate ability preferred.
Responsibilities
- Attend meetings and in-service activities as necessary and become acquainted with the assigned work site, equipment, philosophies, policies, and procedures.
- Serve on committees as needed.
- Provide clerical assistance to the assigned supervisor when needed.
- Supervise students and reinforce instruction in various situations and programs.
- Prepare instructional materials as assigned.
- Assist in the classroom or in an extension of the classroom assignment.
- Use technology to support instruction and complete assigned tasks.
- Perform specialized duties as required, including home visits, health and hygiene care, interpretation, operation of adaptive equipment, and physical assistance to students or adults with impairments.
- Travel between sites using personal transportation when required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
