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.
