Para Educator

Hours:
Notes: 180 Day contract / Benefits include healthcare and retirement / Earn between $13.69-$18.86(based on years of experience) / 4 paid holidays

TITLE: Para educator - Title l

QUALIFICATIONS:

Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate

Completed two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or

Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or

Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness)

Has the ability to read and follow written directions

Has experience working with children in an organized setting

Has demonstrated the ability or potential to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and staff

Has and maintains certification in American Red Cross/American Heart

Association CPR and First Aid

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Supervisor of NCLB Services

JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with Individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be familiar with and follow written policies, procedures, and directions from supervisor related to job responsibilities

Successfully completes annually an in-service training program as provided by the School District

When necessary, assist the student(s) to whom assigned in such physical task as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, etc.

Hear the student(s) in recitation, reading and other curriculum tasks, guiding and helping them but not teaching them

Assist in setting up daily seatwork and learning centers

Assist the teacher in devising and producing special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an empathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities

Assist students in the library or media center, when necessary

Alert the teacher of any problem or special information about an individual student

Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher

Operate and care for instructional equipment

Assist with enrichment and remedial work assigned by the teacher

Assist during emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, and recess

Assist with learning displays, drill work, and student attendance

Provide a supportive disciplinary role

Perform routine clerical duties, such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operation of copy machines; maintain classroom records; and maintain attendance records

Assist in promoting educational programs related to assignment

Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully certified teachers

Use a variety of learning approaches to work on a one-on-one basis, or in small groups with students in targeted core content area and social skills

Collaborate in "regular" classroom 

Demonstrate teaching techniques and learning game preparation to parents

Carry out various secretarial duties needed by Title I Teacher to include maintenance of routine paperwork, filing and documentation

Implement fine and gross motor activities under the supervision of the Occupational or Physical Therapist

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Hourly (Grade 04)

6.5 hrs. per day

32.5 hrs. per wk.

180 days

9 ¼ months

Board approved 8-8-02, Revised 6/9/2016