SUBSTITUTE PARA EDUCATOR

SUBSTITUTE PARA EDUCATOR JobID: 12797

• Position Type:

Paraeducator/ Substitute

• Date Posted:

8/4/2026

• Location:

Various Buildings

• Date Available:

ASAP

• Closing Date:

OPEN UNTIL EOY

Wages: $14.54 per hour for the 2026-27 School Year

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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 skills