Gen Ed Para Educator - 7 hrs /day

Current paras use the internal application process to apply.
All other current district employees (not paras), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: OPEN 9/4/2025 thru 9/10/2025 @ 4pm
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (if no internal applicants): OPEN UNTIL FILLED
 
WAGES:  New Hires: Entry level rate $15.99/hr.; Current employees in the bargaining unit: Please refer to the salary schedule established by the applicable bargaining group
 
Duties & Responsibilities:  (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)
Current employees with seniority in the bargaining unit: please refer to the Salary Schedule established by the applicable bargaining unit.

• Act as a first responder and assist with de-escalation when students are in crisis; provide redirection using school-wide PBIS Matrix
• Monitor building climate and culture throughout the day
• Behavior Support for students removed from class earning major referrals
• Process students to gain a successful reentry into the classroom
• Coach students in positive behavior choices, develop strategies, and monitor success
• Document office referrals in Infinite Campus and in building-wide data collection systems
• Assist SAM in parent communications and follow up for student behaviors
• Work with students and staff to monitor behavior plans and interventions
• Perform student supervisory duties including before and/or after school, cafeteria and indoor/outdoor recess
• Demonstrate ability to take initiative and follow through
• Meet regularly with counselor, SAM, and principal
• Work collaboratively with staff supporting students in classrooms as needed
• Assist with daily activities and routines of students
• Use positive reinforcement techniques to assist in managing behavior throughout the school routine including transition times and recess
• Engage in on-going staff development
• Model flexibility in duties as the needs of students change
• Model enthusiasm and patience
• Other duties as assigned by building administrator
• Successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
• Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
• Skilled, understands and utilizes MTSS or willingness to be trained/knowledgeable
• Skilled, understands and utilizes PBIS or willingness to be trained/knowledgeable
• CPI certified or willingness to gain CPI certification

 
Physical Requirements of Position:

• Hands on position; able to work with children while sitting on the carpet and/or in small work areas 
• Ability to withstand weather for outside activities
• Must be able to lift, pull and push 50 lbs.

 
Special Qualification Desired:  (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Patient, compassionate, and sensitive individual willing to work with diverse population
• Recognition of the need for confidentiality with respect to children's and parents'  right to  privacy