Para-Educator
Educational Service Unit 6 is seeking applicants for Para-Educator
Summary
The Para-Educator enhances the educational opportunity for the students by providing
assistance to the students and teachers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
Assists individual students in performing activities initiated by the classroom teacher
and service providers
Assists in preparing and implementing instructional materials in areas of academics
and life skills
Reinforces learning with small groups
Provides one-on-one help as directed by the teacher
Hands out, collect and file paperwork
Prepares art supplies and other materials
Prepares the classroom by arranging furniture, equipment and/or supplies
Hears requests, observes learning difficulties from pupils, and reports such matters to
the teachers
Scores objective tests and papers and keep appropriate records for teachers
Supports and supervises children on education trips outside the classroom with the
teacher and other adult support
Provides assistance with individualized program materials
Supervises students outside of the classroom such as during recess, lunchroom, and
other activities as assigned.
Assists with documentation and record keeping
Performs any other delegated, non-instructional responsibility assigned by teacher or
administrator
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities of other employees
Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Post-secondary training or
equivalent experience preferred.