Paraeducator

Granite School District; Magna (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite School District in Utah seeks a paraeducator to support teachers and students under the supervision of the principal and classroom staff. The role emphasizes attendance, timeliness, and active classroom assistance in instruction and supervision.

You will prepare materials, tutor students when needed, monitor progress, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• If Title 1 school, 48 college credits or ParaPro exam required.
• Basic reading, writing and math skills expected.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions and work with students.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of instruction materials.
• Assists in instruction of students and classroom activities as needed.
• May tutor students individually or in small groups.
• Assists in administration of tests and monitors progress.
• Keeps accurate data on assigned students or groups.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding student information.
• Communicates effectively with students, teachers, parents and administration.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must be able to work assigned hours.

Skills

Basic reading

Basic writing

Basic math

Effective communication

Follow directions

Positive student interactions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 hours of college credit (Title 1)

ParaPro exam (Title 1)

Job description

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Benjamin Meredith, Assistant Principal, at (385)-646-1704 or email [e-mail] Hours per week: Up to 29 for Kindergarten Support Job Title Paraeducator Department School Supervisor Principal Salary Schedule Paraeducator (88) Lane Placement A Contract Length Hourly Only FLSA Classification Non-exempt Last Review Date October 2020

Job Summary

Under the direction of the principal and teacher(s), the paraeducator assists teachers in a variety of capacities in the instruction and supervision of students. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the preparation of instruction materials.
• Assists in the instruction of students and other classroom activities as needed.
• May tutor students individually or in small groups.
• Assist in the administration of a variety of tests and monitors students' academic progress.
• Keeps accurate data on assigned students or group of students.
• Supports a school environment that helps students develop and maintain a positive self-concept.
• Maintains professional confidentiality regarding student information.
• Maintains effective and positive communication with students, teachers, parents, patrons and administration.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must be able to work assigned hours.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned

Required Education And Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• If working in a Title 1 school, one of the following:
  • 48 hours of college credit; or
  • pass the ParaPro exam.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Effective written and oral communication
• Ability to follow directions given.
• Ability to interact positively with students.
• Ability to assist students in a variety of situations as they arise.

Required Prior Experience

• None

Assigned Decision Making

• Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned by the classroom teacher(s).
• Must take directions well and be able to work within specific guidelines.
• Makes suggestions but must be willing to follow directions.

Interactions With Others

• Positive interaction with students, teachers, social workers, psychologists, support personnel and administrators.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Supervision of students being supported.
• Supervision of a student in a service location outside the classroom as needed.

Budget Responsibility

• NA

Working Environment

• Work setting is mainly in the classroom.
• May be asked to work inside and outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks. Working conditions can be in hot and cold weather.
• May experience stress from disruptive students and/or groups of students.

Physical Requirements Not Limited To The Following

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to stand/sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift, and or move up to 20lbs.

Note: The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.