After-School Paraeducator: Support & Empower Students

Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring LLC; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring LLC is seeking a part-time after-school aide to provide direct support to students with special needs within the Downey Unified School District. The role includes assisting staff, developing instructional activities, and maintaining a safe, organized classroom environment.

Responsibilities include supporting learning centers, helping with social skills, and assisting with classroom technology and materials.

Qualifications

• Understand and anticipate the needs of children.
• Operate classroom technology equipment.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with children and adults.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Show competence in supporting academic skills such as reading and math.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to students with special needs.
• Participate in after-school program activities and assist with instructional materials.
• Assist in developing and implementing instructional activities.
• Support classroom staff with in-class activities per guidance.
• Maintain organized materials and a clean learning environment.
• Use positive behavior management to foster learning.
• Assist with student assessments and observations.
• Provide instruction to individuals or groups as directed.
• Support with technology, adaptive devices, and equipment.
• Assist with social skills and personal hygiene tasks as needed.
• Assist with playground supervision and safety.

Skills

Understand needs of children

Operate classroom technology

Follow instructions

Communicate effectively

Professionalism and confidentiality

Reading and math support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paraeducator Exam or alternative credential

Job description

Behavioral Emotional and Academic Mentoring LLC is seeking a part-time after-school aide to provide direct support to students with special needs within the Downey Unified School District. The role includes assisting staff, developing instructional activities, and maintaining a safe, organized classroom environment.

Responsibilities include supporting learning centers, helping with social skills, and assisting with classroom technology and materials.