Paraeducator - Part-Time

Washakie County School Dst 1; Worland (WY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Washakie County School District 1 seeks a paraeducator (Title I) to support teachers and students in meeting instructional goals aligned with Wyoming standards and literacy objectives. The role includes assisting with reading, math, and language arts, and supervising non-instructional activities as needed.

The position is part-time, up to 29 hours per week, at a pay rate of $20.25 per hour. Travel between schools may be required, and candidates should be able to work with diverse student groups,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• College coursework or passing of examination as required.
• Prior experience working with children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist reading, language arts, math, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist staff with administration and correction of exercises, tests and assessments.

Skills

Reading support

Mathematics support

PC skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Special needs support

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework or exam

Experience with children desirable

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Job description

Paraeducator (Title I)

up to 29 hours/week

$20.25/hour

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, paraeducator will assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals related to Wyoming Content and Performance Standards and Objectives, Literacy Goals at all levels including English Learners, and to help address loss of learning due to COVID related factors.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and/or in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas on a limited basis.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students.

Additional Duties

Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.

Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required.
• Prior experience working with children is desirable.

Culture

We are a culture of collaboration that supports Professional Learning Communities (PLC):

"An ongoing process in which educators work collaboratively in recurring cycles of collective inquiry and action research to achieve better results for the students they serve. Professional learning communities operate under the assumption that the key to improved learning for students is continuous job-embedded learning for educators."

• Richard DuFour

FLSA Status: Non-exempt