AVON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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The para-educator is a vital member of a team that provides a quality education to all students, especially those students identified with an Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Organizational Relationship:
Special education teachers are responsible for the overall training and supervision of the para-educator staff. During service in the classroom the para-educator will also support the classroom teacher. In addition, para-educators will work cooperatively with all other school personnel, and adhere to school guidelines and standards. The para-educator will be evaluated at least annually by the school building administrator, with input from the classroom, special areas, and special education teachers.
Position qualifications:
The para-educator must possess a basic understanding of children’s emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs. There must also be a willingness to openly take direction and guidance, and to communicate with staff, students, and community members. The para-educator should have a high school degree, the equivalent thereof, or a higher degree. Also, the para-educator must possess adequate knowledge of relevant skills or the potential to be appropriately trained for such skills.
Job Responsibilities:
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Supports identified students as indicated on the IEP.
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Works with small groups or individuals under the direction of the special education or classroom teacher in all subject areas.
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Performs other reasonable duties as needed, including:
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assists students (both regular and special education) in ways that will allow them to successfully participate in classroom activities, which in some cases includes activities of daily living (physical support/lifting, toileting, feeding),
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provides reinforcement and/or practice of skills as recommended by members of the IEP team (i.e.: OT, PT, SLP),
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collects data relevant to the IEP,
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implements student behavior plans, and
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promotes an appropriate amount of independence.
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Consults regularly with special education and classroom teachers regarding the IEP and its relationship to curriculum, assessment, and instruction.
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Respects confidentiality of all information pertaining to students.
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Adheres to all appropriately assigned schedule(s), including para-educator duty schedules and student schedules.
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Maintains positive working relationships with staff, community, and students.
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Accepts changes in schedule or assignments in a flexible manner.
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Supervises an entire classroom on occasion. Uphold classroom/school discipline policies in order to provide a consistent learning environment.
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Participates in school-wide staff meetings, informal meetings with building administration, and meetings with the IEP team members as requested.
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Practices professional and ethical conduct, including: being punctual, being prepared in order to provide a positive and consistent learning environment for students.
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Performs clerical duties as they relate to supporting student programs.
Terms of Employment: Position to begin August 24, 2026, and ends on or about December 23, 2026
