Paraeducator Gen Ed

Paraeducator General Education

Bargaining Unit: DUEA

Department/Location: Assigned Elementary/Secondary School

Calendar Days: 195

Reports To: Building Principal and Assigned Teacher

JD Revision Date: 07/17/2024

Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary:

Enhance the student's mastery of concepts and academic skills in targeted subject areas based on student/classroom needs. Reinforce classroom instruction for individual student or small/whole groups. Perform duties and activities under direct supervision of a certified staff member. Adhere to published policies and procedures distributed by the district and school. Maintain confidentiality of student, staff and department information within the school and community.

Job Duties / Responsibilities:

• Implement individual or small/whole group instructional lessons or related activity under the supervision of the assigned certified teacher.
• Document and report student behavior as directed by the teacher.
• Collaborate with the teacher, prepare and maintain materials.
• Escort students within the building, as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Attend meetings and staff development activities as assigned, providing observations and reports as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

Para Educator, Substitute, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License required. Minimum education requirement for a Para Educator License is completion of at least 60 semester hours of college course work or a passing score on the ETS Para Pro exam or two specific Work Keys exams. Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred. Certain assignments require Bilingual Spanish/English.

Experience / Knowledge:

Effective communication skills. Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.

Physical Demands:

Excellent physical agility and quick response time. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Terms of Employment:

This is a 10-month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement as applicable. The starting rate for this role is $22.48/hr., 6.5 hours per day.