Special Education Paraeducator: Grow & Support Students

Mount Pleasant Community School District; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Pleasant Community School District is seeking an Associate/Paraeducator to support a safe, positive teaching and learning environment and assist in the development of students’ growth. You will supervise students, implement behavior strategies, and assist with classroom technology to support learning.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with a paraeducator certificate preferred. Responsibilities include clerical tasks, small group support, and communication with teachers and

Qualifications

• Earned high school diploma or education equivalent.
• Para Educator Certificate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with FERPA.
• Supervise and assist students, including out of classroom activities (bus duty, recess, field trips, lunchroom).
• Implement behavior management strategies using the same emphasis and techniques as the teacher.
• Perform clerical duties as assigned (copying, filing, bulletin boards, grading papers, typing).
• Assist students in use of computers.
• Carry out teacher's educational plans for small groups or individual students including serving students who may have IEPs or 504 Plans.
• Monitor student progress using the same method as the teacher.
• Communicate with teachers regarding the progress of students.
• Attend staffing at the request of the teacher, principal or parent.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Confidentiality awareness

Student supervision

Behavior management

Communication with teachers

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Para Educator Certificate or equivalent preferred

Tools

Computers

Job description

Mount Pleasant Community School District is seeking an Associate/Paraeducator to support a safe, positive teaching and learning environment and assist in the development of students’ growth. You will supervise students, implement behavior strategies, and assist with classroom technology to support learning.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with a paraeducator certificate preferred. Responsibilities include clerical tasks, small group support, and communication with teachers and