Para-Educator III - Owyhee

Para-Educator III - Owyhee

Elko Owyhee Combined School - Owyhee, Nevada Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5564745

Final date to receive applications: Mar 17, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 03, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position: Para-Educator (Instructional Assistant)

Classification: Unlicensed Staff

Terms of Employment: Full Time –

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

This is an unlicensed position assigned to the classified salary schedule.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under immediate supervision of a licensed professional, performs a variety of paraprofessional duties related to classroom instruction.

• Assists professional in the instructional program.
• Assists professional in maintaining discipline and encouraging acceptable behavior.
• Assists professional in taking attendance, correcting papers, and presenting instructional materials.
• May type and duplicate bulletins, instructional materials, schedules, correspondence, reports and a variety of classroom and school material.
• May assist with the loading and unloading of buses to ensure that students board the proper bus.
• May assist students with personal care and sanitary needs.
• May assist in feeding students by preparing, distributing, ordering and administering snacks and special lunches.
• May operate a variety of office machines.
• May assist and actively participate with physical education activities.
• May contribute to reports on student progress, behavior and performance.
• May keep records and administer medication to students per parent authorization.
• May assist students with daily assigned activities.
• May perform CPR/AED, when necessary.
• Completes standard district/school forms.
• Conforms to safety standards as prescribed.
• Performs other tasks related to the position as assigned.

• Compensatory Education
• Second Language/Bilingual
• Chapter I & II
• Regular classroom
• Special Education (resource)
• Special Education (self-contained)
• Library
• In School Suspension (ISS)
• Study Hall

• Knowledge of CPR/AED and universal precautions.
• Ability to deal with unusual behavior and crisis situations.
• Ability to work effectively with all types of students.
• Ability to learn and apply school rules, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply oral and written instruction.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to perform several different tasks and determine priorities.
• Ability to plan and organize work.
• Ability to perform routine record keeping.
• Ability to work cooperatively with employees, students, parents/guardians, and the public.
• Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.

Education, Training, and

Experience:

• High school graduation or other equivalent, (i.e., GED, college, technical or trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.).
• Associate Degree from an accredited college or university; completed 48 semester hours of credit from a college or university; or a minimum passing score of 460 on the Educational Testing Service (ETS) para-pro assessment.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certificate from either the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or other similar organization. Certification must be maintained for the duration of the assignment. Certification training must be in‑person and include a hands‑on component. Online courses will not be accepted.

• Foreign Language (Bilingual Programs).
• Verified typing score of 35 words per minute net.
• Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
• Possess personal characteristics, including but not limited to poise, perspective, integrity, flexibility, and personal appearance necessary for success in the Elko County School District.

Elko County School District schools (health offices, playgrounds, cafeterias, classrooms, locker rooms), etc.

• Strength:
  • Sedentary to heavy - exert force of 10-100 lbs., occasionally/ frequently/ constantly. May…