What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraeducator position at Mill River Union High School?
MILL RIVER UNIFIED UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB POSTING & DESCRIPTION
POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR
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POSITION TITLE: Special Education Paraeducator
LOCATION: Mill River Union High School (location subject to change based on need)
FTE: 1.0
SUPERVISED BY: Building Principal(s), Director and Assistant Director of Student Services, Licensed Personnel
BASIC FUNCTION: To provide high-quality developmental, academic, and behavioral support services to eligible students
under the supervision and direction of licensed personnel.
WORKS WITH: Students, Teachers, Support Staff, Administration
COMPENSATION: In accordance with the 2025-2028 collective bargaining agreement for MRUUSD Support Staff, the range
of compensation for this position is from $17.84 - $26.35. It is anticipated that this position may include
eligibility for a $5.00 per hour stipend in accordance with Article 12.4 of the Master Agreement for Support
Staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ability to interact effectively, including written and verbal interactions, with students and co-workers.
2. Ability to take direction and feedback when provided, and to work independently when needed.
3. Ability to implement a variety of developmental, academic, and social/emotional/behavioral supports under the supervision/direction of licensed personnel.
4. Must possess an Associates’ Degree or the equivalent; or the ability to pass an academic competency assessment prior to beginning employment.
5. Must complete all state and district-mandated trainings as directed prior to the start of employment.
6. Must pass all criminal record checks and ensure completion of fingerprinting requirements.
7. The applicant must be willing to work amongst all campuses within the MRUUSD.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide direct support and supervision to assigned students in order to meet their developmental, academic, and social/emotional/behavioral needs, given supervision/direction from licensed personnel.
2. Manage any and all social/emotional/behavioral challenges using positive and proactive approaches.
3. Complete state and district-mandated trainings, workshops, and professional development opportunities as directed by licensed personnel and/or Administration.
4. Assist with data-collection and record-keeping tasks as assigned by licensed personnel.
5. Completion of Medicaid billing as applicable and directed.
6. Other responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to routine daily duties assigned by the Administration.