MSD Para Educator - Special Education

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Special Education JobID:

17192

Position Type:

Support Staff/ Para Educator Date Posted:

5/11/2026

Location:

Goodridge Elementary School Date Available:

ASAP Closing Date:

UNTIL FILLED HOURS

NOTES:

180 Day contract / Benefits include healthcare and retirement / Earn between $15.07

• 20.

72(based on years of experience) / 4 paid holidays

TITLE:

Para educator

• Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS

Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate (Applies to Title I schools only) Completed two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or (Applies to Title I schools only) Obtained an Associate Degree (or higher); or (Applies to Title I schools only) Met rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrated, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness) Has the ability to read and follow written directions Has one year of experience working with children in an organized setting Has and maintains certification in American Red Cross/American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Has the ability to lift and assist in moving children of various weights numerous times per day Has demonstrated the ability or potential to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and staff

REPORTS TO

Principal and/or Director Special Education

JOB GOAL

To relieve the teacher of tasks so that more individualized instruction can be provided for students

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Be familiar with and follow written guidelines, policies, procedures and directions from supervisor related to job responsibilities Successfully completes annually an in-service training program of at least twelve (12) hours Assist in setting up daily seat work and learning center Check daily seatwork and homework Use a variety of learning approaches to work on a one-to-one basis, or in small groups, with students in all academic areas to include math, reading, spelling, science, listening and motor activities Operate the following equipment as needed: fluid duplicator, photocopier, laminator, overhead projector, viewer/editor opaque projector, slide projector, film projector, tape machine and record player Make work materials and learning aids for class Write assignments and work on chalkboard Grade papers Prepare and type worksheets and tests Carry out various secretarial duties needed by teacher to include maintenance of routine paperwork, filing, documentation, report cards Help administer testing Implement IEP objectives Monitor IEP objectives Manage student behavior as directed by teacher Assist students who have been out due to an absence Attend regular classes as directed by teacher Work on self-help skills Take students to the bathroom, and if necessary, change diapers and carryout any/all process for toileting Follow catheterization and other procedures, after training by School Nurse Generally assist with physical management of children with disabilities Implement fine and gross motor activities under the supervision of the occupational or physical therapist Assist speech therapist by giving follow-up articulation and language skills Assist occupational/physical therapist by providing routine exercise programs as directed by therapist Supervise part of class while teacher works with other students Facilitate Community Based instruction Participate in in-service training as provided by the School District Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully certified teachers Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Hourly ( Grade 04

• SEP ) 6.5 hrs. per day 32.5 hrs. per wk. 180 days 9 ¼ months Board approved 8-8-02, Revised 1/9/2014, Revised 6/9/2016, Revised 6/13/2019 Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 5/19/2026 1:04:26 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions
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