Substitute Paraeducator

Brooklynschools; United States; On-site; USD 23,419; Part time

Job summary

A public school district is seeking a Substitute Paraeducator to work with students in grades PK-8. The role involves assisting teachers by reinforcing learning, managing classroom behavior, and supporting students with special needs. Candidates should have a high school diploma and ideally experience with special needs children. This position offers a pay rate of $17.00 per hour, promoting a compassionate and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with special needs children is desirable.
• Ability to establish supportive relationships with students with special needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students in reading, language arts, and mathematics.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Manage classroom behavior and ensure students are focused.

Skills

Ability to carry out instructions

Effective writing and verbal communication skills

Ability to work with diverse individuals

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Date Posted: 10/8/2024
• Location: Brooklyn Public Schools
• Date Available: ASAP

Position Purpose

Substitute Paraeducator working with students in grades PK-8, or as assigned.

Salary

$17.00/hr

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff.
• 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 lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non‑instructional areas.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and achievement (e.g., IEP objectives).
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• 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.

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.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.