Job Summary Position Description The Paraeducator works in the classroom to assist the teacher in the preparation and implementation of educational and functional skills programs. The paraeducator assists and encourages the completion of all teacher-initiated activities in a variety of educational settings and other duties as assigned.
Paraeducators working in the special education programs will assist teacher to provide students with exceptional needs, ages 6th to 8th grade in a variety of academic and functional skills environments. Typical disability conditions affecting students in these programs include: autism, intellectual disability, emotional disturbance, multiple-disabilities, visual, speech and language impairment.
Essential Job Functions Assists teacher in one or more of the following curriculum area: academic, social skills, health development, language development, sensory and motor skills, art activities, household and life skills; Assists the teacher in the preparation of educational materials and classroom resources; Effectively supervise students; Maintains safe environment; Assists teacher with record maintenance; Works cooperatively and communicates effectively, within the bounds of confidentiality, with parents, school district personnel, law enforcement, health services and social services representatives; Assists teacher with implementation of classroom activities; Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Ability to lift-up to 50 pounds; Possession of a high school diploma (or its equivalent)
Desired Qualifications Previous school experience in a classroom setting for students with exceptional needs or experience working with youth programs or working with at-risk and/or alternative education student programs; Training or education in related areas such as child development, health care, special education; Experience with computer operations