Paraeducator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The paraeducator must be able to work collaboratively with the classroom teacher and at times, work independently to support the instructional goals of the students and class. Paraeducators are required to escort students, maintain a safe and orderly learning environment, assist students with instructional activities and projects, and assist the classroom teacher with maintaining and organizing materials of instruction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The paraeducator will work under the direction of the classroom teacher. As part of the duties, the paraeducator will:

• Meet regularly with the teacher at a designated time for planning and evaluating student's progress.

• Assist in developing learning activities with the teacher.

• Assist in guiding students in working and playing with others.

• Provide escort and assistance to students as necessary.

• Assist in the supervision of students on trips and other school related activities.

• Prepare, under the direction of the teacher, appropriate learning activities, stations, and

  materials.

• Reinforce learning activities with appropriate audio visual aids and other materials.

• Assist teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas.

• Assist in activities planned for and with parents.

• Attend, as necessary, workshops and in-service training sessions.

• • Graduated from a standard high school or possession of a state high school equivalence certificate; and

  • College training and experience working with children is desired. Criteria for Level Classification:

QUALIFICATION:

• • Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education:

  • Obtained an associate’s or higher degree;

  • Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal state or local

    academic assessment the knowledge of and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics or the instruction in readiness for these subjects. Paraeducators qualifying under this criterion must have a high school diploma or equivalent as a prerequisite; or

  • College training and experience working with children is desired.

  • Instructional paraeducators assigned to schools not designated as Title I schools shall have:

Level I – High School Degree

Level II – Associate’s Degree or higher or passing scores on ParaPro