Long Term Substitute- Elementary Para Educator

Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish)

GRANGER SCHOOL DISTRICT #204

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Long Term Substitute- Elementary Para Educator

REPORTS TO: The Building Principals

JOB GOAL: To provide assistance and support to teachers and students in carrying out a quality instructional program.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED required. Must meets federal/state required qualifications (72 college quarter credits or completion of the ParaPro test with a score of 455 or higher).  Experience working with children or in an educational setting preferred. Successfully pass background check, including criminal history. 

REPORTS TO: The Building Principals

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: The Paraprofessional Instructional Assistant shall:

1. Provide instruction to students through educational activities as assigned and supervised by the certificated staff.
2. Assist the teacher in preparation, maintenance, assembly and return of instructional materials and equipment.
3. Assist in scoring, collecting, organizing and recording data and information as needed.
4. Maintain and assist in the preparation of various files, records, reports, etc. as directed.
5. Assist in the supervision of students as assigned within the school building, on the school grounds, or on field trips.
6. Function in compliance with guidelines established as criteria for each specific program as funded.
7. Participate in in services, staff development, and growth activities which will enhance job performance and the mission and vision of the school and district.
8. Develop and maintain a positive classroom environment. Establish and maintain collaborative professional relationships with others.
9. Work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents and colleagues concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of students.   
10. Assist with teaching students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior by developing a written classroom plan that is connected to the school wide behavior expectations (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports). 
11. Participate in district-wide improvement efforts/district initiatives.
12. Engage in professional learning and implement strategies to support the learning needs of multilingual learners in either an English Immersion or Dual Language strand. 
13. Engage in professional learning to work towards the completion of the Para educator Fundamental Course of Study and receive the Para Educator General Certificate.
14. Be in attendance and on time to each assigned duty.
15. Respect and hold in confidence all information and observations of a personal nature pertaining to students, parents, and faculty.
16. Maintain a neat and clean appearance, be suitably dressed, and present a pleasant demeanor. Acts as a positive role model to children.
17. Assist in gathering materials relevant for use in units or topics of study as directed by the certificated staff.
18. Assist in following a designated procedure for storing and checking books and other supplemental instructional materials.
19. Perform non-instructional duties such as supervision of students during non-instructional times.
20. Work cooperatively with students, staff, administration, and parents.
21. Perform other duties as assigned by building administrators or federal programs/assessment director.

Be able to perform job tasks as follows:

• Lift and carry 10-50 lbs. frequently.
• Use push and pull methods to move products in the work area.
• Store products requiring arm extension, straight and overhead reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, twisting, and turning.
• Be on feet the majority of the work shift.
• Be of general good health.
• Must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• The employee will work near or with mechanical equipment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

LENGTH: This is a temporary position to cover a leave of absence, beginning January 5, 2026, and ending April 17, 2026.

SCHEDULE: As assigned by building administrator.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:Compensation will be determined based on college credits and applicable experience, in accordance with applicable state law and local board policy.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated by the Early Childhood Director at least once during the temporary assignment, as applicable.

Salary : $20 - $29