1:1 Paraeducator — Empower a Student’s Day

Oakland Schools; Waterford (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Avondale School District is seeking a dedicated 1:1 paraeducator for Avondale High School to support a special education student in the least restrictive environment. You will collaborate with the assigned teacher and the school team to implement individualized plans and assist with daily living, health, and educational needs.

The role involves direct student support, behavior management, and coordination with staff.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 60+ college credits preferred.
• ETS Parapro Assessment required.
• Ability to relate to children and adults positively.
• Training or coursework in early childhood, education or child development.
• Experience working with groups of children.
• Skills to support the school district's curriculum.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend all classes with the student.
• Open/close packages, containers, doors, etc.
• Assemble/disassemble instrument.
• Take instrument out of case and back in case.
• Monitor for gross/fine motor challenges.
• Communicate observations/needs with the team.
• Keep personal care logs.
• Bill Medicaid if appropriate.
• Additional hours for band/band practice may be available.
• Assist disabled students in education, health and behavioral needs as needed.
• May assist disabled students by dispensing medication after training.
• Maintain communication with the special education teacher regarding students.
• Maintain confidentiality of school information.
• Assist teacher with classroom operations per instructions.
• Assist and supervise students with computer use.
• Attend meetings/functions as directed.
• Participate in staff development.
• Assist in developing/maintaining special education records.
• Demonstrate understanding of students’ needs and interact appropriately with students, parents, and staff.
• Follow instructions and reinforce program philosophy in classroom procedures.
• Demonstrate initiative with individual children and program implementations.
• Assist with classroom housekeeping and preparation of materials.
• Maintain records, write lessons, prepare materials, correct work, procure resources.
• Assist in development of instructional materials as appropriate.
• Assist in regular education classes as assigned by a special education teacher.
• Hears students in recitation/reading/curriculum tasks and guides them, not teaching.
• Initiate actions without explicit direction from the teacher.
• Supervise students in activities beyond basic classroom.
• Be physically able to participate in physical activities in the program.
• Maintain composure under stress.
• Understand behavior as communication, not personal offense.
• Follow individualized learning/behavior plans.
• Tolerate eating/sensory issues.
• Maintain flexibility in roles.
• Assist with lunch and recess support.
• Assist with administering assessments under supervision.
• Participate in standardized testing training.
• Participate in para educator professional development.
• Other duties as assigned by teacher/principal.

Skills

Associates degree

ETS Parapro Assessment

Positive interactions with students

Early childhood education coursework

Experience with groups of children

Curriculum support

Basic computer skills

Education

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

Avondale School District is seeking a dedicated 1:1 paraeducator for Avondale High School to support a special education student in the least restrictive environment. You will collaborate with the assigned teacher and the school team to implement individualized plans and assist with daily living, health, and educational needs.

The role involves direct student support, behavior management, and coordination with staff.