Middle School Paraeducator

Seward Public Schools; Seward (NE); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with premium paid by district

Bi-weekly pay schedule

Job summary

A local educational institution in Seward, Nebraska, is seeking a Middle School Paraeducator to support teachers and assist with classroom activities. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a high school diploma and possess strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include helping with lunchroom duties, working with community volunteers, and providing assistance to students with special needs. The position is full-time, and immediate start is needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma required.
• Experience in working with people is desired.
• Ability to receive and give directions from teachers to students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with classroom activities as assigned.
• Perform lunchroom, library, computer lab, bus, crosswalk and recess duties.
• Help higher needs students with restroom and behavioral needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Patience

Computer skills

Experience working with people

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Middle School Paraeducator

Seward Public Schools – Seward Middle School – Seward, Nebraska

Job Details

• Job ID: 4955166
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 19, 2022 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: Middle School Paraeducator

I. ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVES:

A Paraeducator is responsible to the classroom teacher and his/her students as assigned by the administration.

II. POSITION CHARACTERISTICS:

• Recruited by: Building Principal – Student Services Director
• Hourly Pay Rate: Per Classified Staff Pay Guide
• Health Insurance: BC/BS HSA – 50% premium paid by district
• Number of days employed: 180 per year
• Sick Leave: none
• Work Day: Varies by position
• Pay Day: Bi-Weekly

III. POSITION RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to: Principal and/or Student Services Director
• Coordinates with: Principal, Student Services Director, Teachers, Staff, and Students

IV. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: Minimum of a high school diploma
• Desired: Experiences in working with people, patience, organizational skills, communication skills, and computer skills
• Special Requirements of Position: Ability to receive and give directions from teachers to students; enjoy working with students academically and socially
• Criminal Background Check: A criminal background check shall be conducted prior to hiring and at any time as deemed necessary once employed.

V. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the teacher with classroom activities as assigned
• Lunchroom, library, computer lab, bus, crosswalk and recess duties as assigned
• Work with community volunteers
• If assigned to help some of the higher needs students, duties might include helping students with restroom needs, behavioral needs, and so on.
• Miscellaneous: copying, laminating, making games or activities, read stories, help set up and assist in small group activities, preparation for classroom activities
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Position Type: Full-time

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