Paraeducator

Overview

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Job Brief

• We are looking for people who enjoy being a part of a school community and are able to implement educational programs for students with special needs. Your responsibilities will include reinforcing learning for students, providing positive behavior support, and implementing lesson plans to help students with disabilities. Our district is looking for creative problem-solvers who are good teammates and enjoy working with students from diverse backgrounds.
  
  We strive to work as a team to help students meet their full potential through the implementation of dynamic educational programs. This is an ideal opportunity for retirees, veterans, students, and people needing a flexible schedule. Full-time and part-time job opportunities are available.
• Location:
  
  Various school locations through Manhattan and Ogden.

• $11.50 – $14.50/hour.
• Paraeducators assigned to district level programs are paid an additional $1/hour.

• Times may vary depending on the building assignment.
• Flexible hours depending on availability.
• Average work day = 7.5 hours.

• Positions available during the regular school year.
• Options for summer employment.
• New employees go through a 45-day introductory period as part of onboarding after which benefits will begin, and leave can be used.

• Vision and dental insurance are available for employees working 17.5 hours/week. Health is available for employees working at least 30+/week with a district contribution value of $7,788 per year.
• Retirement Plan options available for employees working at least 17.5 hours/week.
• Short-term disability available for employees working at least 17.5 hours/week.
• Employee Assistance Program. Additional Benefits Available – Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, and Stroke Insurance.
• Paid sick and personal leave.
• Other benefits available:
  Flexible spending accounts, and additional coverages as listed.

• Support students’ Individual Education Plans (collect data, observations, etc.).
• Assist or directly carry out educational activities designed by the educator.
• Independently instruct students in all subject areas.
• Work with individual students, small groups, or the entire class at the discretion of the educator.
• Prepare materials for individual students.
• Perform assigned lunch/recess/bus duties including supervision of cafeteria and playground, and supervise students pre and post boarding of buses.
• Support students who may need assistance with personal care.
• Attend in-service training (minimum of 20 hours of approved training is required and provided by USD 383).
• Respect the confidentiality and privacy of all students, parents, and staff members.
• Other duties as assigned by educator.
• Reports To:
  
  Case Manager/Principal.
• Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt