SUBSTITUTE PARA EDUCATOR JobID: 11205 + Position Type: Paraeducator/ Substitute + Date Posted: 6/12/2024 + Location: Various Buildings + Date Available: 08/23/2024    Wages: $14.53 per hour for the 2024-25 School Year Duties & Responsbilities: + Willing to work at a variety of school buildings and classrooms with sometimes limited notice as to assignment. Hours of work will vary between the buildings. + Working with a variety of students, including but not limited to students in regular education classrooms, behavior disordered students, students with physical and/or mental disabilities, at-risk students, preschool/elementary/intermediate/high school-aged students, and students with diverse ethnic and/or socioeconomic backgrounds. + Working under the supervision of classroom teacher(s) to provide academic assistance, social adjustment and instruction on skills to students. + Assisting with daily activities and routine care of students. + Following teacher(s) direction for instruction. + Modeling flexibility in duties as the needs of students change. + Modeling enthusiasm and patience. + Assisting, when needed, with lunchroom duties and playground supervision. + Willingness to use positive reinforcement techniques and appropriate guidance techniques to assist in managing developmental behavior throughout the school routine including transition times, and activities redirection. + Assisting in arrival and/or departure of students. + Willing to work well as part of a team, and also ability to work with individuals, small and large groups. + Maintaining and respecting confidentiality in accordance with District rules and regulations. + Maintaining positive interpersonal skills with students, parents and staff. + Preparing materials for classroom teacher(s). + Ability to multi-task and follow directions. + Ability to anticipate and solve problems. + Using office equipment, including but not limited to: fax machines, copiers, computers, telephones. + Other duties as assigned by building Administrator(s). Physical Requirements: + Some buildings are multi-level and require the use of stairs. + Walking medium to long distances in hallways. + Ability to stand more than half the time. + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. + Willingness and ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions. + Ability to reach, bend and squat. + Some assistance with student transfers from wheelchairs may be needed, depending upon the classroom needs. Special Qualifications Desired: + High school diploma or GED + Flexible + Dependable, punctual and responsible + Friendly, caring, compassionate, patient, understanding, sensitive, firm personality + Basic computer knowledge may be necessary + Experience in working with children preferred + Good communication and organizational skil