Paraeducator

Granite School District; Utah; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Granite School District is seeking a paraeducator to assist teachers in instructional and supervisory tasks. You will support lesson preparation, help with student activities, and tutor students in small groups as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma and strong communication skills. Previous experience is helpful, and you may work in Title I settings where additional credit or ParaPro testing is needed. Hours are part-time and schedule varies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• If working in a Title I school, 48 hours of college credit or pass the ParaPro exam.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills required.
• Effective written and oral communication required.
• Ability to interact positively with students and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of instruction materials.
• Assist in the instruction of students and classroom activities as needed.
• May tutor students individually or in small groups.
• Assist in administering tests and monitoring student progress.
• Maintain accurate data on assigned students and communicate with teachers and parents.

Skills

Basic reading/writing/math

Effective communication

Follow directions

Interacting with students

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Title I credits or ParaPro option

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Granite School District

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Ann Kane, Principal, at (385)-646-5004 or email [e-mail]

Hours per week: 12

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
• 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.