Paraeducator

Job Title:  Paraeducator  

Reports to:  Classroom Teacher/Building Administrator 

Status:  ___ Full Time    ___ Part Time 

Date Revised:   May 2025

Basic Function:  Paraeducators provide assistance to students with and without disabilities and students with health, emotional, and behavioral needs. Paraeducators work in a variety of settings, both educational and non-educational, such as general education and special education classrooms, school buses, playgrounds, or other common areas. 

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Classroom Support & Organization

1. Organizes workspace and materials
2. Appropriately uses technology
3. Arrives to supervisory duties promptly
4. Appropriately performs supervisory duties
5. Finds work to do when other work is complete

Student Interaction & Support

1. Maintains positive rapport with children
2. Accurately collects student data
3. Gives appropriate feedback to students
4. Uses positive reinforcement effectively
5. Adapts to meet student needs

Communication & Collaboration 

1. Communicates effectively with staff
2. Responds positively to constructive criticism
3. Shares relevant student needs with teacher
4. Handles conflict professionally
5. Contributes to a positive school culture

Professionalism, Following Instruction & Procedures

1. Maintains student and staff confidentiality
2. Engages in professional learning opportunities
3. Consistent attendance
4. Arrives on time
5. Completes district required tasks (leave, training, certifications, paperwork)
6. Shows interest and enthusiasm for the job
7. Friendliness and cooperativeness
8. Goes above and beyond assigned roles
9. Willingly accepts change in responsibilities
10. Seeks clarification when needed
11. Miscellaneous duties as assigned 

Specifications/Qualifications

• All CCSD Paraeducators working in a role that supports students must have an AA, CDA, or Paraeducator certification, or be willing to obtain. 
• Other CCSD assigned trainings, including but not limited to; Bloodborne Pathogens, Chariton Code of Conduct, Chariton Tobacco & Substance Abuse, Right to Know, Medication Authorization, Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter, Adverse Childhood Experiences: From Toxic Environmental Stresses to Success  and Suicide Prevention and Postvention
• If required, must obtain Class D Chauffeur’s license with a passenger endorsement (Endorsement 3), and appropriate screenings & DOT training.

Physical Requirements  

Physical requirements vary by individual job assignment but requires a minimum of the following physical requirements

Working Conditions 

Includes extremes of temperatures and humidity.  Duties include time spent both indoor and outdoor.  Hazards include stairs, extreme weather conditions, and communicable diseases. 

Terms of Employment

Nine-month year, salary and work year to be established by the board

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of support services personnel

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract. 

It is the policy of the Chariton Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator.