Para Educator - Instructional Kindergarten

Position Type:
Support Staff/Para Educator

Date Posted:
8/5/2025

Location:
Florence Elementary School

Date Available:
08/11/2025

Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLEDInternal Transfer Deadline: 8/9/2025

HOURS:

M-F / 8:30am - 3:30pm
NOTES: 180 Day contract / Benefits include healthcare and retirement / Earn between $14.34-$19.76(based on years of experience) / 4 paid holidays

TITLE:

Para educator - Instructional

QUALIFICATIONS:

Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate

(Applies to Title I schools only) Completed two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or

(Applies to Title I schools only) Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or

(Applies to Title I schools only) Met a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness)

Has demonstrated the ability or potential to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and staff

Has experience working with children in an organized setting

Has the ability to read and follow written directions

Has and maintains certification in American Red Cross/American Heart Association CPR and First Aid

REPORTS TO:

Principal

JOB GOAL:
To assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve the skill levels of the class as a whole.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be familiar with and follow written policies, procedures, and direction from supervisor related to job responsibilities

Successfully completes annually an in-service training program of at least twelve (12) hours

When necessary, assist the student(s) to whom assigned in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, etc

Hear the student(s) in recitation, reading and other curriculum tasks, guiding and helping them but not teaching them

Assist the teacher in devising and producing special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an empathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities

Assist students in the library or media center, when necessary

Alert the teacher of any problem or special information about an individual student

Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher

Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned

Operate and care for instructional equipment

Assist with enrichment and remedial work assigned by the teacher

Assist during emergency drills, assemblies, field trips, and recess

Assist with learning displays, drill work, and student attendance

Provide a supportive disciplinary role

Assist with lunch, snack, and cleaning routine, as necessary

Perform routine clerical duties; such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials, operation of copy machines, maintain classroom records, and maintain attendance records

Assist in promoting educational programs related to assignment

Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully certified teachers

Perform other duties consistent with the position as may be requested by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Hourly ( Grade 04 )
• 6.5 hrs. per day
• 32.5 hrs. per wk.
• 180 days
• 187 days - Child Development Center
• 9 ¼ months
• Board approved 8-8-02, Revised 1/9/2014, Revised 6/9/2016, Revised 6/13/2019