About this role
RICEVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Paraeducator
JOB SUMMARY
Reports to: Teacher and Principal
Date Revised: 3/14/2024
Summary: Work with the supervisors to perform necessary activities to assist students in reaching their goals
RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Under the supervision and with instruction of the teacher, assist in individual and small and large group instruction.
- Supervise students in the lunchroom, restrooms, halls, and in those areas as requested.
- Monitor classes during teacher absences of short duration.
- Operate audio-visual equipment.
- Assist in preparation of instructional materials.
- Assist in location of resource materials.
- Perform clerical tasks such as making telephone calls, filing and maintaining student records.
- Assist in field trips.
- Score tests.
- Be patient with students; utilizing firmness, friendliness, and fairness.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Know emergency procedures for the building and classrooms within which you work.
- Report incidents of unusual nature to teachers and principal.
- Communicate and cooperate with staff members.
- Participate in professional training.
- Follow district policies.
- Assist in other areas of need the district may assign.
SPECIFICATIONS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS
Meet necessary endorsement by the state of Iowa and other training as required by the district.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
May need to use physical restraint of students when necessary.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Most of the work will be completed in a classroom setting, but at times may be outdoors or on a field trip.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.
Any employee not covered by a negotiated contract agreement is an “at-will” employee. Either the school district or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal or state law. The school district or employee may terminate the employment terms with 14 days (2 week) notice.