JOB TITLE: Elementary Paraeducators (K-5)
Shift type: Full-time
Full-time Work hours: 7:30 AM - 4 PM (Regular days)
Full-time Work days: Mon - Fri, except for no-school days for students
Full-time job start and end dates: 8/1/2026 - 5/2027
Number of required work days for full-time shift: 186 days
About Lotus School for Excellence:
Lotus School for Excellence is a K-12, College Preparatory School with S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) focus.
Visit our website for more information: www.lotusschool.org
A school paraeducator must be willing to:
- Work in an environment full of learners
- Assist the teachers with daily in- and out-of-classroom tasks such as short-term student monitoring, helping students with class assignments, making & handing out copies, pick-up & drop-off supervision, etc.
- Perform active supervision duties during lunch and recess
- Cover classes when a sub does not show up or coverage can't be found
- Assist the testing coordinator during testing seasons
- Willing to work and excel in a very diverse student environment
- Perform any other duties assigned by the school administration
Professional expectations:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organization skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic school environment
- Ability to follow directions and complete the tasks as directed
- Ability to stand or walk around for about an hour, as needed
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to apply superb judgment
- Strong self-starter; ability to work with limited direction
- Demonstrate an energetic and positive personality towards students, parents, and coworkers
- Follow all school policies and procedures for staff members
- Know and enforce school rules stated in the student handbook, as needed
- Dedication and commitment to work
Minimum Requirements:
- High School diploma
- Pass the background check
Preferred:
- Experience as a paraeducator
- Experience in schools or educational environment
- Experience with learners in the appropriate age group
Reports to: Elementary asst. (Principal)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- paraeducator: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
