Para Educator - TK General Education classroom (2026-2027 school year)

DEFINITION

Serve under the administrative supervison of the school principal and under the direct supervision of a teacher performing supportive tasks that are instructional related and clerical.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS

Prepare, collect, and correct tests and pupils' daily work. Work with a small group in reviewing, re-enforcing skills. Tutor individual children. Serve as a resource person. Maintain classroom records, attendance, typing, duplicating, filing, etc. Prepare, gather, arrange instructional materials. Supervise students on playground, classroom, or as directed. Participate with the teacher in instructional activities. Establish and maintain cooperative relations with others. Perform other related duties as required. May provide supplemental service to students who are eligible for categorical programs.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Be familiar with methods, practices, and terminology used in the program to which assigned. Be able to type accurately and use computers. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Be patient and firm when working with children. Have initiative. Maintain confidentiality. Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade.

PHYSICAL EFFORT & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in the work environment. Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions; Manual dexterity sufficient to write, use the telephone, computer, calculator, and office machines at required speed and accuracy; Ability to identify and interpret communications in handwritten and printed materials, and on the display screen of various office equipment and machines; Ability to communicate effectively in order to perform assigned duties and to exchange information in person, in front of groups, and telephonically; Physical agility to move self in various positions in order to execute duties effectively, which may include kneeling, walking, pushing/pulling, squatting, twisting, turning, bending, stooping, and reaching overhead; physical stamina sufficient to sustain light physical labor and remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours; Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment (office, District, school site to site) for sustained periods of time on hard flooring, climb slopes, stairs, ramps and to respond to emergency situations; physical strength sufficient to periodically push, pull, lift and/or carry 25 pounds of materials or supplies; Ability to assist with lifting students when needed; Typical indoor work environment; The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$24.15 - $27.97 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Belmont, CA (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Belmont, CA:

Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person