Gen Ed Para Educator – 4 hrs/day JobID: 11486

• Position Type:

  Paraeducator/ Paraeducator

• Date Posted:

  12/3/2024

• Location:

  West High School

• Date Available:

  ASAP

• Closing Date:

  OPEN UNTIL FILLED

    

Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Will work collaboratively with teachers in MTSS to assist in the success of all students

• Will teach, model, and support PBIS in all building situations

• Will work with students in skills room

• Ability to work with ALL students

• Computer skills are necessary to input data into student data system and manipulate spreadsheets

• With classroom teachers, establish a positive learning environment while maintaining a structured setting

• Assist with and support classroom teacher with instruction

• Work collaboratively with teachers using developmentally appropriate practices, including following teacher’s direction for instruction

• Assist teacher in monitoring students’ progress by keeping necessary records and giving feedback as requested

• Willingness to work with students in a positive manner that will help develop and/or enhance the practice of self-discipline. Applicant should have the ability to resolve conflicts. Must be able to communicate and relate to students in a non-threatening and friendly manner.

• Maintain patience and positive interpersonal skills with all students.

• Walk hallways during class time and/or during passing time, reporting any issues to office staff

• Communicate with instructional staff daily regarding instruction and student issues

• Successful candidate must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each student reaches his/her full potential

• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully

• Skilled, understands and utilizes MTSS or willingness to be trained/knowledgeable

• Skilled, understands and utilizes PBIS or willingness to be trained/knowledgeable

• Other duties as assigned by building administrator

  Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV Yes No)

• Must be able to stand for a period of time

• Must be able to walk for extended period of time

• Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs

  Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Good attendance a must for success in this position

• Must be flexible due to changes in schedule and student population

• Experience working with at-risk students a plus

• Successful candidate must possess a proven track record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and their families to assure that each student reaches his or her full academic potential.