SPED Para-Educator III - Full-Time Classroom Support

Elko County School District; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Elko County School District is seeking a Para-Educator III - SPED for MVE in Elko, NV. This full-time role supports licensed staff in instruction and student management at the SPED site. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, an associate degree or 48 credits, a para-pro exam score of 460, and CPR/AED certification.

Bilingual abilities and a 35 wpm typing speed are preferred. The paraprofessional will assist with instructional activities, attendance, materials, and student

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or 48 credits completed preferred.
• Passing score 460 on para-pro assessment required.
• CPR/AED certification required and must be in-person.
• Foreign language skills preferred.
• Typing 35 wpm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed professional in instructional program.
• Support discipline and encourage appropriate behavior.
• Assist with attendance, grading, and presenting instructional materials.
• Prepare and duplicate bulletins and instructional materials as needed.
• Assist with bus loading/unloading to ensure correct bus boarding.
• Assist students with personal care and sanitary needs.
• Assist in feeding students and handling snacks and meals as required.
• Operate basic office machines and support PE activities.
• Contribute to progress reports on student performance and behavior.
• Administer medications per parent authorization as directed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

48 semester hours completed

ETS para-pro assessment score 460

CPR/AED certification (in-person)

Typing 35 wpm (preferred)

Foreign language (preferred)

Job description

Elko County School District is seeking a Para-Educator III - SPED for MVE in Elko, NV. This full-time role supports licensed staff in instruction and student management at the SPED site. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, an associate degree or 48 credits, a para-pro exam score of 460, and CPR/AED certification.

Bilingual abilities and a 35 wpm typing speed are preferred. The paraprofessional will assist with instructional activities, attendance, materials, and student