Instructional Paraeducator- Transitional Kindergarten- Rowena Chess

Instructional Para educator
- Transitional Kindergarten
- Rowena Chess

Job : 5508400

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 22, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Final date to receive applications/Close Date: 01/29/2026 at 4:00PM

Starting Date: To Be Determined

POSITION: Instructional Para educator
- Transitional Kindergarten

LOCATION: Rowena Chess Elementary

HOURS: 6.00 /day Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 4.00 /day Wednesday; 4.00 /day on Early Release Days (180-day calendar)

SALARY: $21.38 - $23.72 (AA Degree extra $0.50/hr, BA Degree extra $0.75/hr)

NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING

• Administers first aid to provide emergency care.
• Provide one‑on‑one instruction or group instruction.
• Assist classroom teacher and/or building administrator(s) with classroom management.
• Assist with preparing materials needed to conduct lessons.
• Provide support or supervision of students, including but not limited to arrival and/or departure, cross walk duty, transit to bus, transit from bus, recess, breakfast/lunch time, hall monitoring, unloading and/or loading wheelchair bound students.
• Assist with reporting misconduct on school property and/or school bus route(s).
• Assist with light cleaning, issuing of equipment for necessary activities, setting up, taking down and/or supervising students during age‑appropriate games/activities.
• Adhere to District safety policies and/or procedures as well as required program guidelines.
• Attend and complete annual required training hours for para educator certification.
• Provide support, supervision and/or assistance administering tests, quizzes, exams, or any assessment as directed by teacher for the purpose of evaluating student progress or learning.
• Maintain accurate and efficient student records within student information management system(s).
• Translate verbal and/or written information for the purpose of assisting students, district personnel, parents and/or guardians. (Bilingual only).
• Assist with needs related to diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, and/or lifting. Additional pay provided if performing these duties per CBA.
• Participate in District meetings to communicate information and gain feedback and/or direction on a variety of issues.
• Distribute documents and materials to appropriate staff, students and/or parents.
• Assists with supervision of students to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.

• Assist other personnel as may be required to support them with the completion of their work activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
• Assist with contacting parents and/or guardians regarding student behavior and academic progress.
• CPI trained or willingness to attend training.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Bilingual and/or Biliterate (Spanish), preferred but not required.
• Must meet one or more of the following:
  • Associates degree (AAS, AA) or higher;
  • Earned 72 college quarter credits or 48 semester credits in college level 100 or higher courses;
  • Passing score on the Educational Testing Service (ETS) para educator assessment.
• Prior para educator experience, college, or on‑the‑job experience preferred but not required.
• Experience working with students who are special needs preferred but not required.
• Valid First aid and/or CPR card for infants and children or willing to obtain.
• Prior experience in a K‑12 school setting preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of general office equipment such as computers, copiers, laminators, telephones, scanners, paper cutters, book covering materials, and/or step ladders.
• Knowledge in proper use of English in both written and verbal forms, use of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment including basic computer applications.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
• Understand and conduct verbal and written instruction.
• Knowledge and/or experience working with children with behavioral disabilities.
• Knowledge of de‑escalation strategies.
• Knowledge of car seats, BESI seats…