Long Term Substitute-Elementary Para Educator

Bilingual Required (English/Spanish)

GRANGER SCHOOL DISTRICT #204

Job Description

REPORTS TO: The Building Principals

JOB GOAL: To provide assistance and support to teachers and students in carrying out a quality instructional program.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED required. Must meets federal/state required qualifications (72 college quarter credits or completion of the ParaPro test with a score of 455 or higher). Experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred. Successfully pass background check, including criminal history.

REPORTS TO: The Building Principals

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: The Paraprofessional Instructional Assistant shall:

• Provide instruction to students through educational activities as assigned and supervised by the certificated staff.
• Assist the teacher in preparation, maintenance, assembly and return of instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist in scoring, collecting, organizing and recording data and information as needed.
• Maintain and assist in the preparation of various files, records, reports, etc. as directed.
• Assist in the supervision of students as assigned within the school building, on the school grounds, or on field trips.
• Function in compliance with guidelines established as criteria for each specific program as funded.
• Participate in in services, staff development, and growth activities which will enhance job performance and the mission and vision of the school and district.
• Develop and maintain a positive classroom environment. Establish and maintain collaborative professional relationships with others.
• Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents and colleagues concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of students.
• Assist with teaching students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior by developing a written classroom plan that is connected to the school wide behavior expectations (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports).
• Participate in district-wide improvement efforts/district initiatives.
• Engage in professional learning and implement strategies to support the learning needs of multilingual learners in either an English Immersion or Dual Language strand.
• Engage in professional learning to work towards the completion of the Para educator Fundamental Course of Study and receive the Para Educator General Certificate.
• Be in attendance and on time to each assigned duty.
• Respect and hold in confidence all information and observations of a personal nature pertaining to students, parents, and faculty.
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance, be suitably dressed, and present a pleasant demeanor. Acts as a positive role model to children.
• Assist in gathering materials relevant for use in units or topics of study as directed by the certificated staff.
• Assist in following a designated procedure for storing and checking books and other supplemental instructional materials.
• Perform non-instructional duties such as supervision of students during non-instructional times.
• Work cooperatively with students, staff, administration, and parents.
• Perform other duties as assigned by building administrators or federal programs/assessment director.
  
  

Be able to perform job tasks as follows

• Lift and carry 10-50 lbs. frequently.
• Use push and pull methods to move products in the work area.
• Store products requiring arm extension, straight and overhead reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, twisting, and turning.
• Be on feet the majority of the work shift.
• Be of general good health.
• Must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• The employee will work near or with mechanical equipment.
  
  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

LENGTH: TEMPORARY POSITION- WILL END JUNE 2025

SCHEDULE: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm or assigned by building administrators

SALARY AND BENEFITS: As determined by state law, local board policy and collective bargaining unit.