About this role
Ballard Community School district currently needs full-time paraprofessionals in all of our buildings. Para-educators work approximately 36 hours per week. This position is assigned to work 173 student contact days. Additionally, paraprofessionals receive 4 paid holidays and do not work during summers or school breaks.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Support teachers in meeting the needs of students in the special education or general education classroom. • Support academic instruction with individual and/or small groups of students. • Supervise students during other components of the school day. Compensation: Pay is annualized so you will receive a check in July and August. Minimum hourly base rate is $13.85. Additional compensation is available for related experience and education such as a paraprofessional certificate, AA degree, or BA/BS degree.
Benefits: This position includes a district paid individual health plan, $20,000 life insurance policy and long-term disability. Optional dental and vision coverage, flex spending and dependent care accounts are also available. IPERS contributions begin day 1 and paid leave (sick and personal) are provided,
Qualifications:
• High School diploma or GED required • Prefer candidates that meet one of the following prior to employment: • Complete 60 credit hours of study at an institution of higher education • Obtain an associate's (or higher) degree • Para-educator certification • Elementary Para-educator experience • Teaching Degree
• Display a basic understanding of the needs of children. • Ability to relate effectively to children with different academic and behavioral needs. • Display patience and compassion and maintain a caring and helpful relationship with children. • Display professional communications skills including active listening, written and oral. • Ability to physically lift up to 50 lbs. • Ability to bend, lift, sit on floor, run short distances, and assist physically active students. • Demonstrate the emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved. • Demonstrate initiative and the insight to anticipate problem situations and respond accordingly. • Ability to take directions, work with minimal supervision and follow policies and practices. FLSA Status: Non-exempt