Paraeducator

Child Saving Institute•Council Bluffs, IA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Learning Center Paraeducator, you’ll be an essential part of our educational team. Your responsibilities include supporting classroom instruction, assisting students individually and in small groups, and reinforcing learning concepts to help students succeed academically and socially. In short, our Paraeducator helps create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every child can thrive. This position begins with designated workdays prior to the start of the school year and runs through the end of the school year, per the school calendar. Paraeducators may have the opportunity to work additional substitute shifts in residential or shelter programs on non-school days, as needed. Any additional shifts resulting in overtime must be approved by the Director of Residential Services.

Requirements

Has a positive and reliable work ethic
Is committed to helping all children learn
Demonstrates flexibility, responsiveness, and professionalism
Maintains regular daily attendance
Interacts with internal and external contacts in a friendly and respectful manner
Works effectively with diverse populations and handles situations with tact and diplomacy
Possess the physical ability, stamina, and manual dexterity required for a full day of varied activities

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children in educational or behavioral support settings
Interest in picking up substitute shifts in residential or shelter programs on non-school days

Responsibilities

Supporting classroom instruction
Assisting students individually and in small groups
Reinforcing learning concepts to help students succeed academically and socially
Creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment
Participate in professional development and in-service trainings
Work additional substitute shifts in residential or shelter programs on non-school days, as needed