Instructional Para Educator - Mountain Vista Elementary School

Job Title: Instructional Para EducatorFLSA Exemption Status: Non-ExemptClassification Group: ParaeducatorsSupervising Position: School Principal or designeePay Plan: Educational Support PersonnelPay Range: Range 05Last Updated: 03/04/2024Pay InformationBenefits InformationJOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of a licensed staff member, assist students by helping individuals or small groups of students with basic curriculum work, implementing programming, reinforcing learning skills, and reinforcing discipline procedures. Assist classroom teacher by preparing classroom materials, monitoring students, and evaluating and recording student achievement. May include work with behaviorally challenging children.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time 1. Assist classroom teacher in preparing materials, administering tests, grading, attendance, etc. Assist with paperwork and documentation as needed. Daily 30% 2. Assist students with classroom activities. Assist with curriculum delivery to both individuals and small groups to ensure mastering of subjects. Daily 30% 3. Monitor students and reinforce appropriate behavior during various activities such as play, lunch, detention, in-school suspension, in the classroom, or on field trips. Daily 20% 4. Perform basic clerical work for the classroom teacher, including typing, stapling, filing, duplicating, taking inventory, scheduling repairs and maintenance, data entry, word processing, laminating, ordering supplies, placing phone calls, materials distribution, and light bookkeeping. [Daily, 10%] Daily 10% 5. Assist with other classroom events, such as field trips or fire drills, as necessary. Daily 5% 6. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5% TOTAL 100%REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.Criminal background check and fingerprinting requiredHigh School Equivalency (HSE) diplomaNo professional work experience requiredTitle I assignments must meet one of the following requirements:Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education; orObtained an associate’s or higher degree; orMet a rigorous standard of quality, and can demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, as appropriate:Reading/language arts, writing, and mathematics; orReading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readinessBasic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.Basic knowledge of Microsoft OfficeIntermediate English language skillsIntermediate oral and written communication skillsAdvanced interpersonal relations skillsAdvanced organizational skillsAbility to work alone and with othersAbility to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situationsAbility to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the jobAbility to work one-on-one and in small groups with studentsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)Works both indoors and outdoorsTypically a moderate noise levelWork location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organizationFrequent bending, reaching, and climbing.Eye/hand coordination (e.g., typing, ten key)Visual concentrationConcentrated reading/writing/mathematicsProlonged standing and walkingSquattingOverhead workOccasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushingNormal school district environmentDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.Experience working in the public sectorExperience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgroundsRacially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement