Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Pre-K
About The Position
The Paraeducator assists with the instructional program for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students. The role provides clerical support, student supervision, behavior management, and related educational assistance throughout the school day under the general supervision of supervisors and teachers. Performance is evaluated through observation and periodic conferences, critiques, records, and reports. Duties include attending necessary meetings, serving on committees, participating in in-service training, and learning the philosophies, policies, procedures, equipment, and work site practices applicable to the assignment. The Paraeducator provides clerical support such as grading papers, collecting forms and homework, updating folders, assisting with testing, taking attendance, copying, ordering supplies, filing, and maintaining medication records. The position also supervises students during meals, special programs and classes, staffings, field trips, bus loading and unloading, and yard duty; reinforces instruction with individuals and small groups; tutors; assists with physical therapy; and prepares instructional materials, bulletin boards, and art projects. Classroom support includes preparing projects, supervising students, assisting on field trips, reinforcing discipline, coordinating volunteer projects, and using technology to enhance instruction and complete assigned tasks. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of a GED.
- At least 60 college credit hours, an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited school, or a passing score on the Para Pro exam.
- Sincere interest in educating and working with exceptional children.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual/biliterate.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the instructional program for Exceptional Student Education students.
- Provide clerical support, including grading papers, collecting forms and homework, updating folders, assisting with testing, taking attendance, copying, ordering supplies, filing, and maintaining medication records.
- Supervise students during meals, special programs and classes, staffings, field trips, bus loading and unloading, and yard duty.
- Reinforce instruction for individuals and small groups, tutor students, and assist with physical therapy.
- Prepare instructional materials, bulletin boards, art projects, and classroom projects.
- Support classroom activities by supervising students, assisting on field trips, reinforcing discipline, and coordinating volunteer projects.
- Use technology to enhance instruction and complete assigned tasks.
- Attend necessary meetings and in-service training, serve on committees, and become familiar with the assigned work site's philosophies, policies, procedures, and equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
