What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Paraeducator position at Colchester School District?
Colchester School District is seeking Elementary Paraeducators for the 2024-2025 school year!
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POSITION TITLE: Elementary Paraeducator
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Paraeducator will assist classroom teachers and/or instructional support service teachers in meeting the instructional needs of assigned students.
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WAGE CATEGORY: Grades 1-5, depending on education. Non-Exempt (hourly)
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TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per School Board and Support Staff Agreement if position exceeds 20 hours per week; otherwise, per current Handbook for Non-Union Support Staff Personnel.
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REPORTS TO: Building Principal or Designee
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EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually, in person and in writing, by the Building Principal or Designee in consultation with classroom teachers and/or instructional support service teachers, coordinators and/or administrators. This evaluation process will be consistent with that described in the School Board/Support Staff Agreement.
- Experience and/or demonstrated ability working with students.
- Skill in curriculum adaptation, behavior management techniques, and record keeping.
- Title 1 Paraeducators will be required to have a Bachelor’s Degree.
- Implement lesson plans (prepared by classroom teachers) for students individually, in small groups, or within classrooms, as assigned.
- Assist instructional support service teachers and/or classroom teachers as planned and requested.
- Supervise and manage students, as assigned.
- Correct student work; assist with routine clerical functions.
- Assist in organizing special events and/or student activities.
- Implement curriculum adaptations; follow behavioral management plans, and collect/maintain data files.
- Participate in training prior to working with students on confidentiality and other necessary instructional strategies as determined by Building Administrators and Special Education staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the principal, other administrators, and/or designated teachers.
- Noise Level in the work environment is moderate
- Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
- Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, or handle
- Regularly required to talk and hear
- Occasionally required to stand and walk
- Regularly required to reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
