Paraeducators are a critical team member providing assistance in instruction and other direct services to students to help ensure a positive, safe, and supportive learning community.

Our success as an organization, and student's success as they prepare for life after high school, is highly influenced by paraprofessionals.

An RCEC Paraeducator generally assists the assigned students under the supervision and guidance of the teacher with :

• Implementing modifications and supports defined in the student's Individual Education Program (IEP).
• Instructional support.
• Group and individual activities and projects.
• Planning and organizing learning experiences.
• Monitoring behavior, health, or physical needs of students.
• Data collection and record-keeping.
• Personal care and sanitary needs.
• Timely and consistent communication and mobility assistance.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Paraeducators in USD 309 must have an Associate's degree, 48 college hours, or pass the ACT WorkKeys assessment - qualified candidates who do not meet these criteria may be eligible to take the WorkKeys assessment at no cost prior to their start date.
• Understanding and compassion for all children.
• Professional initiative, to problem-solve and take over when needed.
• Creativity for positive input into the program.
• Maintain confidentiality with all information about children and families.
• Good judgment in unpredictable situations throughout the day.
• Courtesy and tact with all other personnel.
• Dependability with regular attendance and punctuality.

Last updated : 2024-05-30