Paraeducator Job Description
Paraeducator
provides accommodations of classroom activities; assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for special education students to actively participate in classroom activities.
Paraeducator Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective paraeducator job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included paraeducator job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Recognize individual learning styles and become knowledgeable of the characteristics of learners you serve
Recognizes individual learning styles and become knowledgeable of the characteristics of learners you serve (e.g., cultural background, language proficiency, mobility and family dynamics)
Demonstrates knowledge of various philosophies and theories of education
Recognizes individual learning styles and become knowledgeable of the characteristics of learners you serve
Operates media equipment and/or augmentative communication devices
Works directly with students in small and/or large group activities
Assists the teacher with instructional preparation activities including development and duplication of learning materials, record keeping, Prepares instructional materials and bulletin board displays
Provide instructional support and tutoring in all academic areas and life skills instruction to individual student
Provide support and clarification for new concepts or homework
Assist and escort student in bus transference, and in other situations throughout the building
Paraeducator Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Paraeducator
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BIP, CPR, ESY
Education for Paraeducator
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the paraeducator job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and Collage Degree in Education, Management, Early Childhood, Associates, Arts, Child Development, Instructional Technology, Education and Training, Special Education, Montessori Education
Skills for Paraeducator
Desired skills for paraeducator include:
Ability to work with Assistive and Instructional Technologies
Goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Purpose
Company's mission
Characteristics of learners you serve
Various philosophies and theories of education
Child growth and development
Braille
NCI
Desired experience for paraeducator includes:
Provide support to special education teacher such as preparing materials, assist in the preparation of IEP (Individualized Education Plan), assist in adapting curriculum to students' individual learning level, and develop worksheets for individual student
Maintain some student records pertaining to behavior and progress, attendance record and collect and account for student activity/field trip money
Perform personal need duties including bathroom assistance, diapering, feeding and lifting individual student as needed
Discuss and articulate confidential information, such as student record, with appropriate individuals including teachers, parents and other professionals
Attend IEP meetings as directed
Attend in-service trainings as required
Paraeducator Examples
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Paraeducator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of paraeducator. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for paraeducator
- Assists students with lessons under direct supervision of the classroom teacher
- Is genuinely committed to helping children learn - assist students and reinforce concepts for individuals or small groups
- Assists in the maintenance of learning areas and/or learning centers and instructional materials and use appropriate educational technology and resources
- Displays ability to work in demanding situations and still maintain a sense of order
- Understands and is sensitive to the obstacles facing the children under supervision
- Challenges students to fulfill their potential
- Documents parent contacts and inform appropriate personnel
- Is an active part of an educational team within the students you serve
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills in working within a multidisciplinary context
- Works with an individual or groups of students
Qualifications for paraeducator
- Model appropriate behavior for students
- Develop and maintain a professional rapport with classroom teacher and other staff
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of students, staff, and parents
- Communicate with students, parents, instructional and support staff by letter, phone, e-mail, fax or personal contact as directed by the administrator or classroom teacher
- Observe and chart student behavior and assist in discipline of student as instructed by the teacher
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and organize
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of paraeducator. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for paraeducator
- Encourages and assists students during center and individual selected activities
- Supervises children during breakfast, lunch and snack time, and encouraging good eating habits
- Supervises daily activities such as toileting, hand/face washing and brushing teeth
- Supervises children in all areas of the building and on play equipment/playground, fieldtrips
- Assists with mealtime and snack activities while facilitating nutrition education
- Changes infants and toddlers diapers and record on daily charts
- Provides parents with daily reports of student’s activities
- Assists with general classroom management and positive discipline
- Assists with clerical responsibilities such as taking attendance, recording, maintaining inventories, and monthly program required records
- Demonstrates the ability to lift student, sit on floor and in small chairs
Qualifications for paraeducator
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, PLCs and parent conferences as required
- Assist students to and from buses and assisting the drivers until departure time
- Assist in the transportation of students
- Assist in caring for student’s medical needs when under the direct supervision of the school nurse or other appropriate professional
- Must have 48 college credit hours, pass the ParaPro test, pass the WorkKeys (including Business Writing), or pass the Para PD Now test
- Some positions require inservice, training or course work in first aide, symptoms of child abuse, and/or symptoms and signs of illness
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a paraeducator. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for paraeducator
- Observes safety hazards ensuring that children observe rules
- Keeps floors and other necessary spaces clean and free from any potentially dangerous situations
- Prepares healthy snacks as necessary for children
- Shows students and staff how to locate and use resources based on the information those resources provide
- Collaborates with Teachers and others to identify resources to support curriculum content in the classroom
- Becomes familiar with state and district instructional standards in the Library Media Program
- Models ways to locate information by integrating both electronic and printed resources
- Models and articulate ethical uses of information
- Acts as an active part of an educational team within the students you serve
- Genuinely committed to helping children learn - assist students and reinforce concepts for individuals, small groups, and whole class
Qualifications for paraeducator
- Must be able to assist students with disability limitations that include lifting, pushing, moving wheelchairs, feeding, and aiding in bodily functions/hygiene as needed
- Successful completion of 16 credit hours of appropriate training for specialized care needs (medical conditions/seizures, disruptive behavior/support with BIP implementation, ) as provided by the Board of Education workshops/in-service trainings or other relevant coursework as evidenced by certificate cohort, ERO course summaries, or transcript from a certified college/university
- One (1) year successful experience working in the position at the grade 6 level
- Mastery of all responsibilities and assignments of the position
- Successful completion of 16 credit hours of appropriate training for specialized care needs (medical conditions/seizures, disruptive behavior/support with BIP implementation, ) as provided by the Board of Education workshops/in-service trainings, or other coursework as evidenced by certificate, ERO course summaries, or transcript from a certified college/university
- Achievement of a rating of Very Good or higher on the most recent performance evaluation as documented by the school-based principal
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a paraeducator. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for paraeducator
- Prepares instructional materials needed to implement the daily activity plans
- Provides art, science and storytelling projects for centers
- Prepares and cleans up after curriculum
- Prepares projects for creative art and science including mixing paints and other necessary steps
- Continuously arranges the children environment to reflex the work and interests of subjects to be taught
- Replenishes materials as needed within the center
- Plans daily with other classroom team
Qualifications for paraeducator
- Achievement of identified goals as they relate to the needs of the Board of Education
- Recommendation of the Principal
- Two (2) years successful experience working in the position at the grade 7 level
- Achievement of a rating of Very Good or higher on the most recent two performance evaluations as documented by the school-based principal
- For this position, candidate must be able to communicate effectively in Spanish
- Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of paraeducator. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for paraeducator
- Respond rapidly in emergency situations
- Stand for long periods of time, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps, reach overhead, lift, push, pull up to 20 pounds or more with assistance
- Ability to perform a variety of tasks, ability to be flexible when asked to perform numerous tasks simultaneously, perform under deadlines and work in a calm, sensible and efficient manner
- Computer expertise in library, application software and Internet use (training provided)
- This position requires in-service, training or course work in first aide, symptoms of child abuse, and/or symptoms and signs of illness
- Must have a passing scorre on the Para PD Now
Qualifications for paraeducator
- Must pass the Para PD Now Test
- Be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds with assistance
- Be able to demonstrate good finger dexterity
- Must pass the ParaPro Now test
- Must pass a Physical Capacity Profile (PCP) test
- Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood preferred