Paraeducator II - Raleigh Park Elementary

Overview

Purpose: The Para educator II assists the Teacher in the delivery of an instructional program, through preparation of the classroom and materials in order to assist individual and small groups of students. The Para educator II also supports the planning and delivery of behavioral management and living skill development in a variety of school and life situations. The Para educator II supports and maintains individual student as well as the classroom management while supporting teacher‑designed methods and materials with or without direct teacher supervision.

This allows the student the opportunity to function autonomously in a school, work, and/or community living environment. The incumbent will provide supervision of student activities in order to ensure that the school maintains a safe and orderly environment.

Assignment Begin Date 06-Jan-2026

Level Elementary |
Working Calendar 182 Days - 10

MOCL

I want to Support |
Salary $23.52923 - $30.12757

Employment type Full Time |
Position Category Student Support

PARA EDUCATOR II

Purpose
:
The Para educator II assists the Teacher in the delivery of an instructional program, through preparation of the classroom and materials in order to assist individual and small groups of students. The Para educator II also supports the planning and delivery of behavioral management and living skill development in a variety of school and life situations. The Para educator II supports and maintains individual student as well as the classroom management while supporting teacher‑designed methods and materials with or without direct teacher supervision.

This allows the student the opportunity to function autonomously in a school, work, and/or community living environment. The incumbent will provide supervision of student activities in order to ensure that the school maintains a safe and orderly environment.

Nature & Scope
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The Para educator II works with a variety of students with disabilities and/or needs ranging in age from five to twenty‑one years in various educational locales such as school environments, specialized classrooms, the community, differing work settings, and on the bus. The incumbent functions independently for significant portions of the day, performing work with students and providing supervision, life skills training, and direct instruction under the direction of the Teacher for students with a wide range of disabilities and/or needs.

The interaction with students can be high‑stakes and occasionally hostile or volatile, which requires a significant degree of professional and technical acumen. The incumbent interfaces and problem‑solves with students, teachers, administrators, department colleagues and parents. The position requires a high level of professional decorum, calm, and the ability to act as a role model to young people. The incumbent does not have adult supervisory responsibilities, but may provide guidance and assistance to regular or temporary employees, as required.

• Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District’s mission.
• Assists in the academic instruction and presentation of instructional materials by individually working with small groups of students, or individual students:
• Reinforcing instruction
• Following up on specific language, spelling, reading, mathematics and other subject‑area activities as directed by the Teacher
• Monitoring and overseeing student tasks, practices and assignments in various subjects
• Supports assistance in classroom assignments, homework, and projects
• Independently implements individual and group behavior plans
• Physically assists student in community‑based activities offsite
• Accompanies student on school buses or public transportation to support their needs as they are being transported to and from school or a school activity
• Prepares and implements instructional materials using all available technology including augmentative communication devices and assistive technology devices
• Provides physical accommodation to students who require it by assisting students in and out of mobility devices,…