Paraeducator - Two

Overview

Position:
Paraeducators & Instructional Assistants/ Para educator

Location:

Lake Ridge Elementary
Date Posted: 2/2/2026

Date Available:

As soon as possible
Closing Date: 02/09/2026

• Assists in the preparation of instruction materials.
• Assists in the instruction of students and other classroom activities as needed.
• May tutor students individually or in small groups.
• Assist in the administration of a variety of tests and monitors students' academic progress.
• Keeps accurate data on assigned students or group of students.
• Supports a school environment that helps students develop and maintain a positive self-concept.
• Maintains professional confidentiality regarding student information.
• Maintains effective and positive communication with students, teachers, parents, patrons and administration.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must be able to work assigned hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• If working in a Title 1 school, one of the following:
  • 48 hours of college credit; or
  • pass the Para Pro exam.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Ability to follow directions given.
• Ability to interact positively with students.
• Ability to assist students in a variety of situations as they arise.
• None

• Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned by the classroom teacher(s).
• Must take directions well and be able to work within specific guidelines.
• Makes suggestions but must be willing to follow directions.
• Positive interaction with students, teachers, social workers, psychologists, support personnel and administrators.
• Supervision of students being supported.
• Supervision of a student in a service location outside the classroom as needed.
• Work setting is mainly in the classroom.
• May be asked to work inside and outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks. Working conditions can be in hot and cold weather.
• May experience stress from disruptive students and/or groups of students.

• During duties, must be able to speak and/or hear; frequently stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, and crouch; occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Must be able to stand/sit for long periods and lift or move up to 20 lbs.

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