Paraeducator

Description:

Paraeducator

Job Summary: 

To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing a quality instructional program to continuously improve student achievement. Assist students with learning goals per their learning plans and other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

Associates Degree, 60 Credits, or Passed the ParaPro Examination

Essential Functions: 

• Effectively observes assigned work hours and maintains a prompt and regular attendance pattern. 
• Follows the daily schedule as prescribed. 
• Adjusts to work assignments and/or schedule changes. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by the teacher. 
• Provides extra assistance to students with exceptionalities, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and/or mental disabilities, and 504 Plans. 
• Assists as directed by the supervising teacher in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the IEP team.
• Assists the teacher in preparing materials and equipment for the direct instructional activity, including locating, copying, collating, distributing, and/or grouping materials to support instructional activities planned by the teacher. 
• Assists identified students with transporting materials or supplies as needed. Assists identified students with specific personal and physical needs. 
• Assists with bulletin boards and decorations for instructional purposes and special events. 
• Supervises students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, schoolyards, gymnasiums, or field trips. 
• Communicates clearly and positively with students and all stakeholders. Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, class change, and clothing routines. 
• Serves as a source of information and assists any substitute teacher assigned to the class. 
• Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, Principal, or his/her designee. 

Working Conditions: 

• Per Union Contract
• Starting rate $18.91 per hour

Requirements: 

• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and community. 
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with Principal, supervising teacher, students, parents, staff, and public. 
• Participates in professional learning activities that align with school improvement goals. Participates in staff development opportunities provided by the district
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward work assignments. 
• Hours are designed around student needs. 
• Accepts responsibility for the work assigned and accepts constructive criticism.
• Additional school-level responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or his/her designee. 
• Must pass federal and local background checks.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must complete all pre-employment requirements before the start date.

Application Procedure: 

Please visit the Winchester Public Schools website to apply online at www.winchesterschools.org. Please be sure to attach your cover letter, resume, and three recent references.