Instructional Support Paraeducator I

Washoe County School District; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Washoe County School District is seeking a Paraeducator Assistant I to support teaching staff with individual and group instruction and to help develop instructional materials at Brown Elementary School.

The role involves preparing lesson outlines, assisting with teaching aids, and guiding students in activities, while maintaining records and classroom materials. Strong communication with staff and parents is important.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of 48 semester or 60 quarter hours from an accredited college or university, desirably in child development, education, or a related field.
• Education: A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: One year of experience in student instructional activities or personal guidance of students within an organized program.
• Experience: Two years as a Paraeducator aide or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists teaching staff in a variety of classrooms and related areas.
• Assists in preparing lesson outlines and plans in assigned areas.
• Assists in planning, preparing, and developing various teaching aids.
• Present subject matter to students using a variety of teaching methods and techniques within traditional and/or non-traditional educational settings.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments.
• Presents or reinforces learning concepts.
• Prepares, administers, and grades examinations and homework assignments.
• Observes progress and problem areas of students for referral to the classroom teacher; confers with classroom teacher and parent on progress of students.
• Prepares classrooms and audio-visual equipment for use.
• Orders supplies and equipment.
• Maintains classroom bulletin boards.
• Distributes and collects teaching materials.
• Assists in maintaining student discipline and order on the playgrounds, in lunchroom, school halls, library, and study halls.
• Operates standard office equipment.

Skills

Student instruction

Lesson planning

Teaching aids development

Record keeping

Classroom discipline

Audio-visual equipment

Parent communication

Education

High school diploma

48 semester hours or 60 quarter hours

Associate degree or higher

ParaPro Assessment (460)

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Office equipment

Job description

Washoe County School District is seeking a Paraeducator Assistant I to support teaching staff with individual and group instruction and to help develop instructional materials at Brown Elementary School.

The role involves preparing lesson outlines, assisting with teaching aids, and guiding students in activities, while maintaining records and classroom materials. Strong communication with staff and parents is important.