The District
Reardan-Edwall School District encompasses a large geographic area including the towns of Reardan and Edwall. The District includes one elementary school and one secondary school. Our school district has a deep focus on our core values, which serve as a guide for our work together. Reardan schools receive strong support from the community. The successful candidate will support the District’s efforts to establish a District, Departmental, and Labor climate that promotes equal opportunities for students & staff, good conduct and positive attitudes and values.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Come join our para-educator family of subs! We are ready to train you!! The Para-Educator will be involved with reinforcing reading, language arts, and/or mathematics as identified to meet individual students’ needs, including identified ESL/ELD students; provides direct and indirect educationally related services to all students and assists the teacher in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social and intellectual development of students; and these positions pertain to resource as well as self-contained instructional programs, and students enrolled in regular classrooms. This position will also help with recess, crosswalk and lunch duty.
Qualifications
- Close affiliation with and commitment to Reardan-Edwall School District’s Mission, Vision and Values.
- A high school education or the equivalent.
- Successful passing of the fingerprinting process and background checks.
- Willing to receive instruction and/or supervision from the assigned teacher has it relates to providing educational services to any and all students.
- Demonstrates patience and initiative.
- Able to follow directions and respect confidential information.
- Has interest in working with children with learning problems.
- Flexible and punctual.
Job Duties
- Work cooperatively with student, classroom teachers, parent(s), and administration while performing assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Provide instructions to students as assigned and supervised by the responsible teacher.
- Provide assistance to the teacher in such activities as developing instructional materials, managing student performance, monitoring results and recording data, managing behavioral problems, etc.
- Supervise playgrounds, parking lots, commons, lunchroom, and halls utilizing good judgment.
- Respond appropriately to any special medical needs such as seizures, respiratory, etc.
- Enforce safety regulations on campus and in buildings.
- Enforce school discipline policies and procedures.
- Exhibit confidentiality, initiative, creativity and enthusiasm in performing job functions.
- Take care of and assist in minor injuries.
- Supervise playgrounds, parking lots, commons, and lunchroom as assigned.
- Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with the district ethical guidelines.
- Monitor for unauthorized persons on the campus.
- Assist with lunch supervision.
- Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with the district ethical guidelines.
- Perform other duties as required by the Building Principal/Program Coordinator.
Conditions
The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
Mental Demands
May experience frequent interruptions; may be required to shift tasks and priorities; required to deal with a wide range of student behaviors and academic abilities; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students.
Physical Demands
Potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases as carried by students; exposed to student noise levels. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Required to work outdoors in inclement weather; stand for prolonged periods; to hold equipment in proper position for varying lengths of time; may occasionally be exposed to recklessly operated vehicles.
Reporting Relationships
This position reports to the building principal and works closely with the teachers and other para-educators.
Wage Range
2024-25 Para-educator sub rate: $17/hr |