Paraeducator Ec at Risk

JobID: 35184

**Position Type**:
Paraeducator/Paraeducator Early Childhood**Date Posted**:
5/24/2024**Location**:
Independence - Early Learning**Date Available**:
08/07/2024**Closing Date**:
Until Filled

**Position / Title**: Paraeducator - Early Learners (for ALL Early Learner Classrooms)**Bargaining Unit**: DUEA**Department/Location**: Early Learners**Calendar Days**: 189**Reports To**: Building Principal/Early Learning Administrator and Assigned Teacher**JD Revision Date**: 05/23/2023**Supervises**: N/A**Function / Position Summary**
To support the early learner program in providing a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the needs of the students. Uphold School District U-46 ICARE Standards. 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 group instruction under the direction and/or supervision of a certified teacher.
- Collaborate with the teacher, prepare and maintain materials.
- Familiarize self with goals and objectives for individual students in the classroom.
- Facilitate implementation of behavioral programs and procedures.
- Document student behavior and learning as directed by the teacher.
- Help in loading and unloading student buses during assigned work hours.
- Escort students as directed by the classroom teacher.
- Lift, transfer, position, toilet, etc.
- Attend staff meetings and staff development activities as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Education**
- Paraprofessional Educator License, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License required.
- Minimum education requirement for a Paraprofessional Educator License is: associates degree or higher, completion of at least 60 semester hours of college course work or a high school diploma or GED with 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**
- Lift, transfer, position, toileting etc. (for special skills positions only).
- Excellent physical agility and quick response time.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

**Additional Information**
- 6.5 hours per day.
- This position includes benefits.
- Minimum $17.39 per hour per union agreement.
- JobID: 35184

**Position Type**:
Paraeducator/Paraeducator Early Childhood**Date Posted**:
5/24/2024**Location**:
Independence - Early Learning**Date Available**:
08/07/2024**Closing Date**:
Until Filled

**Position / Title**: Paraeducator - Early Learners (for ALL Early Learner Classrooms)**Bargaining Unit**: DUEA**Department/Location**: Early Learners**Calendar Days**: 189**Reports To**: Building Principal/Early Learning Administrator and Assigned Teacher**JD Revision Date**: 05/23/2023**Supervises**: N/A**Function / Position Summary**
To support the early learner program in providing a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the needs of the students. Uphold School District U-46 ICARE Standards. 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 group instruction under the direction and/or supervision of a certified teacher.
- Collaborate with the teacher, prepare and maintain materials.
- Familiarize self with goals and objectives for individual students in the classroom.
- Facilitate implementation of behavioral programs and procedures.
- Document student behavior and learning as directed by the teacher.
- Help in loading and unloading student buses during assigned work hours.
- Escort students as directed by the classroom teacher.
- Lift, transfer, position, toilet, etc.
- Attend staff meetings and staff development activities as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Education**
- Paraprofessional Educator License, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License required.
- Minimum education requirement for a Paraprofessional Educator License is: associates degree or higher, completion of at least 60 semester hours of college course work or a high school diploma or GED with 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 studen