What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraeducator position at Manchester School of Technology?
Specific Core Function:
Para-Educators are assigned throughout the Manchester School District, from preschool to high school levels, including pre-vocational and vocational levels. The majority of assignments include assisting students with disabilities and assisting in self-care of students. Some Para-Educators are assigned to work in vocational settings. The nature of the work requires that the employee establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and other employees.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
- Para-Educator I: Minimum of a high school diploma.
- Para-Educator II: Completion of two years of study (48 credits) at an institution of higher education or Associates Degree or higher.
- Experience with children and adolescents in an educational setting.
- Must have ability to instruct students in mathematics, reading, science, social studies, art, and/or related subjects.
Responsibilities of the Position (Typical Tasks):
- Under general supervision, assists school teachers, program coordinators, and specialists in completing instructional and clerical duties and assignments involving students with mental, emotional, or multiple handicaps.
- Performs technical and/or service requirements requiring limited supervision.
- Performs instructional assignments with minimum supervision in comprehension and reinforcement skills, emotional, physical, developmental, language, reading, math, and related skills.
- Assists in preparing and developing basic teaching materials, instructional aids, and other support materials.
- Assists students individually or in groups with lesson assignments.
- Assists students to and from transportation sources and during recess, playground, lunch, and other school periods.
Compensation: Para I: $17.00/hr, Para II: $17.50/hr
Specified Length/Hours of Position:
This is an affiliated (AFSCME) position under the Para-Educators negotiated contract, following the school calendar, with 6-8 hours per day, 30-40 hours per week.
Benefits:
Full benefits package to all eligible employees and their dependents, including Anthem Medical insurance, Anthem Vision insurance, Delta Dental insurance, company funded HSA for select Anthem plans, Flexible spending accounts, Retirement pension plan, Gym Reimbursement, Company sponsored life insurance, 403(b) tax sheltered annuity plan, Vision discounts, medical incentive rewards, employee assistance program and more.
Application Procedure:
The Manchester School District uses this Applicant Tracking on-line application platform, please visit our site: https://mansd.schoolspring.com/ The Manchester School District's website is www.mansd.org
Salary : $17 - $18