Paraeducator Aide 2 HQ @ Booth ES (30 hrs./wk., 180 days)

Washoe County School District; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No waiting period for medical, dental,

Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation

Public Employees Retirement System (PE

Salary Increases

Fingerprinting expense covered

Job summary

Washoe County School District seeks a Paraeducator Aide II to assist teaching staff in a variety of classroom activities and supervise students on field trips. The role emphasizes clerical support, attendance records, and classroom materials preparation, with responsibilities across campuses and transportation settings.

Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and may meet requirements by completing 48 semester hours, holding an associate's degree, or passing the

Qualifications

• Must be Highly Qualified for this assignment and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completed at least 48 semester hours or hold an associate's degree or higher.
• Alternatively, pass the ParaPro Assessment with a score of at least 460.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff in classroom and school activities; supervise students on field trips.
• Perform clerical tasks, prepare materials, maintain attendance records and reports.
• Supervise safety and discipline on playgrounds, lunchrooms, halls, buses and during trips.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 semester hours completed

Associate's degree or higher

ParaPro Assessment score 460

Job description

Highly Qualified (General Education)

Individual selected into this position must be Highly Qualified for this assignment. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have completed the following requirements: Completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university; or, obtained an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university; or, passed the ParaPro Assessment prepared and administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS) with a score of at least 460.

PARAEDUCATOR AIDE II

Highly Qualified (General Education)

Individual selected into this position must be Highly Qualified for this assignment. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have completed the following requirements: Completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university; or, obtained an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university; or, passed the ParaPro Assessment prepared and administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS) with a score of at least 460.

Summary Description

Under supervision, assists teaching staff in a variety of instructional activities and in the supervision of students at school and on field trips. Incumbent performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Paraeducator Aide II class differs from the Teacher Assistant class in that the latter is regularly required to perform academic instructional assistance for a significant portion of time. Although positions within the Paraeducator Aide classification may perform some of the less responsible academic instructional assistance, the primary emphasis of this class is clerical support and student behavior control.

Exemplary Duties/Responsibilities

Assists teaching staff in a variety of classroom and school related activities; types tests, correspondence, and routine narrative and statistical reports; corrects student papers and homework; distributes and collects classroom materials and prepares classroom and audio-visual equipment for use; orders supplies and equipment; maintains student and attendance records; maintains classroom bulletin boards; counts school lunch money; supervises students taking tests; observes progress and problem areas of students for referral to the teacher; maintains safety and discipline by supervising and/or assisting in the supervision of students on playgrounds, in lunchrooms, school halls, library, study halls, and with the loading and unloading of buses at school and on field trips; verifies that students out of class have hall passes; enforces school rules and regulations; insures that students leaving campus are authorized to do so, and that students on campus are students of the school; operates common office machines; performs clerical duties as assigned.

When Assigned to Enrichment Activities

When assigned to enrichment activities, this position does not engage in instructional duties and is not required to meet Paraprofessional or highly qualified requirements.

Develops rapport with students and provides sound leadership; responsible for being an example of good sportsmanship; applies discipline in a fair and positive manner and according to prescribed procedures; assists after school programming staff in a variety of areas throughout the school; collects classroom materials and prepares classroom and audio-visual equipment for use; maintains student and attendance records; supervises students in various activities and settings; maintains safety and discipline by supervising and/or assisting in the supervision of students on playgrounds, in lunchrooms, school halls, library, study halls, and with the loading and unloading of buses at school and on field trips; verifies that all students are accounted for; enforces school rules and regulations; insures that students leaving campus are authorized to do so; operates common office machines; and performs clerical duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education/Experience: Any experience equivalent to education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

• A high school diploma is desirable;

AND

• A minimum of six (6) months of experience working with school age youth is desirable when assigned to enrichment aide duties.
• Individual selected into this position must be Highly Qualified for this assignment. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and have completed the following requirements: Completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university; or, obtained an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university; or, passed the ParaPro Assessment prepared and administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS) with a score of at least 460.

Knowledge of: Educational principles and techniques; student behavior and characteristics; basic discipline and behavior modification techniques; correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; basic mathematics; current office methods and procedures including filing and records management; common office equipment and its usage.

Skill at: Securing and maintaining the confidence and cooperation of students; dealing tactfully with students, parents and school personnel; evaluating situations accurately and taking effective action; teaching good sportsmanship; typing with speed and accuracy; spelling correctly; reading, writing and speaking English at a level required for successful job performance; preparing and maintaining accurate and complete records, files and summaries; organizing and distributing instructional materials; making mathematical computations; operating various office equipment; operating and maintaining audio-visual equipment; understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; providing leadership and developing rapport with students when assigned to enrichment aide duties.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

Site(s) Child and Family Services

Internal Job Number 2026-27-E265427

Salary

Grade 14

• Sch A: $12.38 (entry step)
• Sch B: $14.88 (entry step)

Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position.

View the salary schedules here.

Range/Grade 14

Additional Job Information

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.
• Please be advised health insurance premiums are paid by employees at a prorated percent for those working less than full time.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Fingerprint fees are subject to change. Your job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Security that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.

Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at [phone].