Paraeducator - Exceptional Student Education Learning Center
About The Position
This position provides specialized assistance to schools and supports the care and well-being of students. Work is performed under the general supervision of supervisors or teachers and is evaluated through observation, periodic conferences, critiques, records, and reports. The paraeducator may reinforce instruction and supervise students in various situations and programs, prepare instructional materials, provide classroom assistance, and use technology to support instruction and assigned tasks. Specialized duties may include home visits, student health and hygiene care, interpreting speech or languages, operating adaptive equipment, and physically assisting students or adults with impairments. Travel between sites using personal transportation may be required. The role also includes attending necessary meetings and in-service training, serving on committees, learning the philosophies and procedures of the assigned work site, and providing clerical assistance when needed. 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 degree or higher from an accredited school, or a passing score on the Para Pro exam.
- Sincere interest in educating and working with young people.
- Ability to understand written and oral instructions, communicate coherently in speech and writing, keep records, and prepare simple reports.
- Ability to work cooperatively and act professionally with school personnel and parents.
- Ability to meet applicable specialized abilities for specialized paraprofessional positions.
- Ability to sit for most of the day and to lift, carry, move, or position objects frequently weighing up to 20 pounds and infrequently weighing 40 pounds or more, with help as necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual/biliterate ability.
Responsibilities
- Assist schools with specialized services and support the care and well-being of students.
- Supervise students and reinforce instruction in various settings and programs.
- Prepare instructional materials as assigned.
- Provide classroom assistance, including in classroom extensions.
- Use technology to enhance instruction and complete assigned tasks.
- Perform specialized duties that may include home visits, health and hygiene care, interpretation, use of adaptive equipment, or physical assistance to students or adults with impairments.
- Provide clerical assistance to the assigned supervisor when needed.
- Attend meetings and in-service training, serve on committees, and become acquainted 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
