What are the responsibilities and job description for the Para Educator position at Woodstream Christian Academy?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist students in small groups or in a one-to-oneformat throughout the school day and provides clerical support to teachers.
● Provides academic assistance to students as directed in one-to-one or in small groups
● Provides clerical support to teachers and other professional staff
● Assists teachers in preparation of instructional materials
● Assists supervisors and monitors students throughout the school day
● Assists teachers in implementing lesson plans and in preparing instructional materials and
learning centers
● Prepares bulletin boards
● Checks papers
● Operates various office machines
● Works effectively with students including safely escorting and monitoring transitions
throughout the school day and upon safe arrival and departure in the cafeteria and/or
on the playgrounds
● Conducts lunch count
● Locates and prepares learning resources equipment and materials
● Performs various clerical functions to include operating a computer, recordkeeping
and attendance
● Assists with media resources
● Reads to students
● Assist on field trips
● Performs other duties as assigned
● Ability to maintain confidentiality when discussing students’ progress and concerns
with staff
Education and/or Experience:High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Previous experience working with children in a daycare, preschool, or similar setting is preferred
- Knowledge of behavior management strategies and techniques for working with students
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
- Elementary school
- High school
- Kindergarten
- Middle school
- Pre-Kindergarten
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Private school
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20