Middle School Paraeducator

Position Title: Middle School Paraeducator

I. ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVES:

A Paraeducator is responsible to the classroom teacher and his/her students as assigned by the administration.

II. POSITION CHARACTERISTICS:

Recruited by: Building Principal – Student Services Director

Hourly Pay Rate: Per Classified Staff Pay Guide

Health Insurance: BC/BS HSA – 50% premium paid by district

Number of days employed: 180 per year

Sick Leave: none

Work Day: Varies by position

Pay Day: Bi-Weekly

III. POSITION RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Principal and/or Student Services Director

Coordinates with: Principal, Student Services Director, Teachers, Staff, and Students

IV. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: Minimum of a high school diploma

Desired: Experiences in working with people, patience, organizational skills, communication skills, and computer skills

Special Requirements of Position: Ability to receive and give directions from teachers to students; enjoy working with students academically and socially

Criminal Background Check: A criminal background check shall be conducted prior to hiring and at any time as deemed necessary once employed.

V. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the teacher with classroom activities as assigned
• Lunchroom, library, computer lab, bus, crosswalk and recess duties as assigned
• Work with community volunteers
• If assigned to help some of the higher needs students, duties might include helping students with restroom needs, behavioral needs, and so on.
• Miscellaneous: copying, laminating, making games or activities, read stories, help set up and assist in small group activities, preparation for classroom activities
• Perform other related duties as assigned