POSITION TITLE:Paraeducator
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Paraeducator will assist classroom teachers and/or instructional support service teachers in meeting the instructional needs of assigned students.
WAGE CATEGORY:Grades 1-5, depending on education. Non-Exempt (hourly), Pay rate based on education and experience (placement on union pay grid)
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per School Board and Support Staff Agreement if position exceeds 20 hours per week; otherwise, per current Handbook for Non-Union Support Staff Personnel.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal or Designee
EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually, in person and writing, by the Building Principal or Designee in consultation with classroom teachers and/or instructional support service teachers, coordinators, and/or administrators. This evaluation process will be consistent with that described in the School Board/Support Staff Agreement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Experience and/or demonstrated ability working with students.2.Skill in curriculum adaptation, behavior management techniques, and record keeping.3.Title 1 Paraeducators will be required to have a Bachelors Degree.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:-
Implement lesson plans (prepared by classroom teachers) for students individually, in small groups, or within classrooms, as assigned.
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Assist instructional support service teachers and/or classroom teachers as planned and requested.
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Supervise and manage students, as assigned.
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Correct student work; assist with routine clerical functions.
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Assist in organizing special events and/or student activities.
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Implement curriculum adaptations; follow behavioral management plans, and collect/maintain data files.
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Participate in training prior to working with students on confidentiality and other necessary instructional strategies as determined by Building Administrators and Special Education staff.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, other administrators, and/or designated teachers.
WORKING CONDITIONS:-
Noise Level in the work environment is moderate
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Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:-
Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, or handle
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Regularly required to talk and hear
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Occasionally required to stand and walk
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Regularly required to reach with hands and arms
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Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
