Position Type:
Paraeducators & Instructional Assistants/Paraeducator
Date Posted:
7/14/2026
Location:
Cottonwood Elementary
Date Available:
08/12/2026
Closing Date:
07/21/2026
Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Teri Cooper, Principal, at (385)-646-4798 or email
[email protected]
Hours per week: Total of 29 Please note that this position will include working daily with some of our special education students, daily playground supervision during lunch, and classroom support para in literacy and/or math and behavior.
Salary Schedule
Paraeducator (88)
Contract Length
Hourly Only
FLSA Classification
Non-exempt
Last Review Date
October 2020
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the principal and teacher(s), the paraeducator assists teachers in a variety of capacities in the instruction and supervision of students. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.
Essential Functions
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Assists in the preparation of instruction materials.
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Assists in the instruction of students and other classroom activities as needed.
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May tutor students individually or in small groups.
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Assist in the administration of a variety of tests and monitors students' academic progress.
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Keeps accurate data on assigned students or group of students.
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Supports a school environment that helps students develop and maintain a positive self-concept.
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Maintains professional confidentiality regarding student information.
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Maintains effective and positive communication with students, teachers, parents, patrons and administration.
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Work collaboratively in a team environment.
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Must be able to work assigned hours.
Non-Essential Functions
Required Education and Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent
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If working in a Title 1 school, one of the following:
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48 hours of college credit; or
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pass the ParaPro exam.
Required Knowledge and Skills
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Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
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Effective written and oral communication
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Ability to follow directions given.
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Ability to interact positively with students.
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Ability to assist students in a variety of situations as they arise.
Required Prior Experience
Assigned Decision Making
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Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned by the classroom teacher(s).
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Must take directions well and be able to work within specific guidelines.
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Makes suggestions but must be willing to follow directions.
Interactions with Others
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Positive interaction with students, teachers, social workers, psychologists, support personnel and administrators.
Supervisory Responsibility
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Supervision of students being supported.
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Supervision of a student in a service location outside the classroom as needed.
Budget Responsibility
Working Environment
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Work setting is mainly in the classroom.
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May be asked to work inside and outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks. Working conditions can be in hot and cold weather.
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May experience stress from disruptive students and/or groups of students.
Physical Requirements Not limited to the following:
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
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Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
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Must be able to stand/sit for long periods of time.
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Must be able to lift, and or move up to 20lbs.
Note: The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.
