Paraeducator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associates’ Degree or 72 quarter college credits or have passed the ETS
• Ability to obtain a Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness (for self and others), listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer-service oriented
• Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, and goals including the belief that all students can succeed
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to maintain timely and professional lines of communication with students, families, staff, and building administration
• Ability to create organizational systems and to flexibly respond to changing student needs, meet deadlines, and multi-task when necessary
• Ability to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and exercise careful judgment, confidentiality, and tact in the performance of duties
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, work effectively under pressure, and maintain professional relationships with students, co-workers, and administration
• Ability to work independently
• First Aid and CPR trained or be willing to be trained
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak Spanish
• Positive experience working with adolescents
• Experience working in a K-12 school setting

Responsibilities

• Communicates clearly, accurately, concisely, and professionally
• Administers first aid, medication, and specialized treatment under the direction of the district nurse
• Assists the district nurse for the purpose of providing health screenings and trainings
• Complies data for reports (monthly referrals, immunization records, medication logs, inventories, supply orders, etc.)
• Communicates with parents regarding various health related issues (medication, illness, transportation arrangements, readmission procedures, etc.)
• Refers students requiring further medical attention for the purpose of providing information to the district nurse
• Answers and directs phone calls and front door when needed
• Actively supports and reinforces school/district policies and procedures
• Acts in an ethical and confidential manner in all aspects of employment
• Attends trainings as directed or appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 11 paid holidays
• 11 sick leave days
• 3 personal leave days
• health benefits through the School Employees’ Benefits Board including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance
• other fringe benefits as allowed under the Part-Time Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement