24-25 Paraeducators (SpEd, Instructional, In-School Suspension, At-Risk) - Pre-K through 12

Lewis Central Community School District is looking for Paraeducators 2024-25 school year. Please see details about the position below. Building and grade level placement is determined during the interview process.

POSITION TITLE : Paraeducator

FLSA : Hourly, Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO : Building Principal

Basic Duties (not all inclusive) :

• Contributes to the social, emotional, and academic success of students.
• Provides encouragement, support, assistance, and advocacy consistently for students.
• Builds and maintains professional relationships with students and co-workers to include teachers, administrators, and other members of the student support team.
• Monitor and assist students during whole class instruction, independent work under teacher direction and other unstructured school settings.

Qualifications : No experience needed. Prior experience working with children in a structured setting is a plus. Consistent attendance necessary.

Hours / Schedule : All Paraeducator positions are scheduled for 8 hours per day (7.5 working hours and ½ unpaid lunch break). This position is expected to work all student days; between 174 and 177 depending on whether you are assigned to an elementary or secondary building. Typically, the position would only be in attendance the same days as students but may be asked to attend professional development sessions on non-student days as well. Daily attendance for this position is essential for the success of our students.

Rate of pay : The position is an hourly position that is "paid as you go" this means that you are only paid for the hours that you work. The hourly rate of pay starts at $15.00 per hour but depending on your past work experience ($0.10 - $0.20 more per hour maxed at 5 years' experience), post-secondary education ($0.50 - $1.00 more per hour), and certain certifications you may have, there are differentials you could qualify for.

Benefits : This position is a full-time school-year position and does qualify for a full benefits package including health and dental insurance. In addition to the traditional benefits offered, the District provides for all full-time school-year employees a $30,000 life insurance policy at no cost to you. You also are enrolled from day one, in the state sponsored retirement program, IPERS. The District contributes 9.44% of your wages to this. IPERS requires that you contribute 6.29% of your wages.

Paid Leave : The District has both paid sick leave and paid personal leave. As a full-time school-year employee of the District you are given 2 personal days to use throughout the school year. You are given sick leave based on the number of years you are with the District; in your first year you are given 10 days, prorated for the month that you start employment. This position is not eligible for paid vacation leave.

Paid Holidays : This position has 7 paid holidays throughout the school year. Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday and Memorial Day.

Salary : $30,000