SUBSTITUTE PARA EDUCATOR

Naches Valley School District • Tyler, TX

28d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the para educator is to assist the teacher in helping the students develop appropriate academic skills, self-management skills, and interaction skills. The para educator will be involved in providing an educational program and environment which promotes developmentally appropriate learning and personal growth to assist students in fulfilling their academic potential. OPEN UNTIL FILLED Screening for minimum qualifications and district screening will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Requirements

• Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• AA degree or higher or two years of study at an institution of higher education or complete and pass the State ESEA (Elementary & Secondary Education Act) Assessment Test for Para educators. Must meet one of these criteria.
• Clearance for state and national background checks as a result of fingerprinting; successfully pass criminal records check
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficient use of English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, basic math and reading skills sufficient to work with and serve as a model for students
• Experience working with students of various ages.
• Strong communication skills in order to work with adults to improve instruction in the classroom
• Record of dependability, punctuality, flexibility and strong attendance
• Maintain confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist individual students and small groups of students through instructional activities which have been planned, assigned and organized by the professional staff.
• Assist individual students with special needs which have been identified by the professional staff.
• Assist the teacher in preparation, maintenance, assembling and returning of instructional materials and instructional aides for identified students.
• Assist in securing, preparing and operating instructional media as directed by the professional staff for identified students.
• Assist in gathering materials relevant for use in units, or topics of study as directed by the professional staff for identified students.
• Assist in scoring of non-confidential and other objective exercises where qualitative judgement is not required; collecting and organizing data and information as directed for identified students.
• Assist in preparation of schedules, charts, and rosters for students being served.
• Assist in recording grades and related information for students being served by aides as directed by the professional staff.
• Assist in maintaining various files as directed by the professional staff for identified students.
• Assist in the preparation, distribution and collection of forms needed by the professional staff for identified students.
• Assist in the movement of children as is necessary within the school building, on the school grounds or on field trips.
• Assist in the supervision of students in a classroom or learning center.
• Assist in the supervision of the school lunch program and further assist students in recreational and/or independent study periods during the lunch hour or recess.
• Responsible for supervision of children on the playground and in bus lines.
• Perform such other duties as requested by the classroom teacher and/or administrator.

Benefits

• Health Benefits - Positions anticipated to work 630 hours or more in a school calendar year are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits. Benefits begin the first day of the month following the date of hire.
• Retirement System - Anyone eligible to belong to the retirement system must pay into the retirement system.
• Deferred Compensation and Tax-Sheltered Annuities - These are available to all staff.
• Annual/Vacation Leave - According to PSE negotiated vacation schedule, prorated for less than 260-day employees.
• Sick Leave - One day per month is earned for full-time employment. Less than full-time earn leave on a pro-rata basis.
• Holidays - Staff who are eligible for vacation are also eligible for paid holidays.
• Employee Assistant Program - An Employee Assistance Program is available to all staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees