Special Education Paraeducator

Position Overview

• Position Type:
  Special Education/ Special Education Paraprofessional
• Date Posted: 6/25/2025
• Location:
  
  Pattengill Elementary School
• District:
  Berkley School District

Special Education Para educator

Pattengill Elementary School (2 positions)

30 hours per week

Per the Berkley Education Association of Paraeducators (BEAP)

• High School Diploma required; 2 years college preferred.
• Experienced Para educator with background assisting a student with disabilities.
• General knowledge of high school curriculum in reading, writing, math, and science at the secondary school level.
• Positive, upbeat, caring, flexible; able to adjust to the physical and emotional needs of the student.
• Cooperative, dependable, initiative, and accepts direction.
• Knowledge of computer-assisted instruction; typing is desirable.
• C.P.I. training with current record on file or willingness to be trained.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds, stoop, bend, kneel, and physically manage student if necessary.

Per School Safety Legislation, all employees must be fingerprinted for a criminal history background check. Selected candidate must complete fingerprinting at their expense.

Instructional:

• Assist student in the general education classroom with note taking, testing, etc.
• Assist in encouraging independent toileting.
• Assist with student’s participation in small groups as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist in checking and correction of papers and preparation of materials under teacher’s direction.
• Assist with audio-visual and computer setups and operation.
• Monitor instruction activities of the student and assist as appropriate or as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist caseload teacher with daily home‑school assignment book/log.

General Responsibilities:

• May need to assist student at lunch time.
• Maintain flexible hours of employment and adjust working time to student’s needs as determined by the classroom teacher and other school professional staff.
• Assist teacher in maintaining inventory of equipment, supplies and materials.
• Assist in maintaining files and records.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, special education coordinator, and building administrator.

Until Filled

Berkley School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, height, weight or any disability in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.