About this role
Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish) GRANGER SCHOOL DISTRICT #204 Job Description: SUBSTITUTE PARAEDUCATOR QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must pass a background check.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and families in a school setting.
• Bilingual skills preferred (English/Spanish).
REPORTS TO: The Building Principals JOB GOAL: To provide temporary instructional assistance and student support to maintain a quality learning environment when regular paraeducator staff are absent. The Substitute Paraeducator supports teachers and students by assisting with instructional activities, classroom routines, supervision, and other assigned duties under the direction of certificated staff and building administrators. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: The Substitute Paraeducator shall:
• Provide instructional support to students through educational activities as assigned and supervised by certificated staff.
• Assist teachers in implementing classroom activities, maintaining instructional materials, and supporting student learning.
• Assist in the preparation, organization, maintenance, assembly, and return of instructional materials and equipment.
• Support student learning by reinforcing skills, directions, and classroom expectations as directed by the teacher.
• Assist in scoring, collecting, organizing, and recording student data and information as needed.
• Maintain and assist in the preparation of various files, records, reports, and documentation as directed.
• Assist with student supervision within the classroom, school building, school grounds, during transitions, meals, recess, and field trips as assigned.
• Provide support to students with academic, behavioral, social, and/or physical needs as directed by certificated staff.
• Follow established procedures and guidelines for assigned programs and services.
• Assist with classroom organization, preparation, and cleanup to support an effective learning environment.
• Participate in required in services, staff development, and professional growth activities that enhance job performance and support the mission and vision of the school and district.
• Be in attendance and on time for each assigned duty.
• Respect and maintain confidentiality of all information and observations of a personal nature pertaining to students, parents, and staff.
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance, be suitably dressed, and present a pleasant demeanor while serving as a positive role model for students.
• Assist in gathering materials relevant for use in units or topics of study as directed by certificated staff.
• Assist in following designated procedures for storing and checking books and other supplemental instructional materials.
• Perform non-instructional duties such as supervision of students during non-instructional times.
• Work cooperatively with students, staff, administration, families, and community members.
• Adapt to various classroom environments, grade levels, student needs, and assignments as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by building administrators or designated district personnel.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The employee must be able to perform job tasks including, but not limited to:
• Lift and carry 10–50 lbs. frequently.
• Assist students with mobility, positioning, and personal care needs when assigned.
• Use push and pull methods to move materials, equipment, and supplies in the work area.
• Store and retrieve materials requiring arm extension, straight and overhead reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, twisting, and turning.
• Be on feet for the majority of the work shift.
• Maintain sufficient physical ability and general good health to perform assigned duties.
• Meet deadlines and effectively perform duties under time constraints.
• Work near or with mechanical equipment, classroom equipment, and other instructional tools as assigned.
LENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT: This is an on-call substitute position. Assignments may vary in length and are based on district needs, employee availability, and substitute placement requirements. Substitute Paraeducators may be assigned to provide coverage for daily absences, extended leaves, or other temporary staffing needs as determined by the district. SALARY: Compensation shall be established in accordance with the current substitute salary schedule adopted by the Granger School District Board of Directors and applicable state requirements. BENEFITS: Benefits shall be provided in accordance with applicable state laws, district policies, and eligibility requirements established by the Granger School District Board of Directors.