Job Description:

Paraeducator

Position Title: Paraeducator - Category II-B, Classroom

Location: Swift Middle School
 
Position Reports To: Interim Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services, Interim 

Director of Curriculum and Instruction for General and Special Education and Building Administrator 

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
                    
Required Certifications & Qualifications

A minimum of two years of study at the college level (60 credits), an Associates Degree or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment is required

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working with special education students

Willingness to be trained to assist with varying instructional and behavioral needs of all students

Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance Abilities

Ability to carry out instructions/lesson plans

Modify tasks in live time as needed

Ability to balance supporting an individual student while simultaneously building their independence

Effective use of written and verbal communication skills

Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others

Establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs

Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations to assist all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs

Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living as needed for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities

Participate in IEP process and serve as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed

Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and the achievement of IEP objectives

Accompany students on field trips and assist with their supervision

Additional Duties

Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Student Services and/or the Building Administrator

Terms of Employment

184 Days

Step 1- $16.54 per hour

Active Paraeducator Union Members stay on current step

Work Schedule

32.5 hours per week (½ hour unpaid lunch) 7:40 - 2:40 

All application materials must be submitted online, through Applitrack; should you have any difficulty in submitting your online application please contact (860)945-4813.