Paraeducator Intervention Assistant

Position / Title: Paraeducator � Intervention Assistant (aka PIT Para) (including ELL)
Bargaining Unit: DUEA: Department/Location: Specialized Student Services
Work Days: 195: Reports To: Building Principal and Assistant Director of Specialized Student Services
JD Revision Date: 07/17/2024: Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary
The ability to work in a variety of building programs throughout the district to assist with additional supports for students. Perform duties and activities under direct supervision of a certified staff member. Adhere to published policies and procedures distributed by the district and school. Maintain confidentiality of student, staff and department information within the school and community.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Implement individual or small group re-instruction under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Follow through on defined programs, procedures and behavior supports.
• Document and report student behavior progress.
• Escort students within the building, as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Work cooperatively with the classroom teacher and building team with any related activity specific to the students' needs.
• Attend staff meetings and staff development activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Para Educator, Substitute, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License required.
• Minimum education requirement for a Para Educator License is completion of at least 60 semester hours of college course work or a passing score on the ETS Para Pro exam or two specific Work Keys exams.
• Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred. Certain assignments require Bilingual � Spanish/English.

Experience / Knowledge

• 3 years of Paraeducator experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.
• Experience working with students with behavioral needs.

Physical Demands

• Lift, transfer, position, toileting, etc. (for special skills positions only).
• Excellent physical agility and quick response time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Term Of Employment

• This is a 10-month position.
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement as applicable. Travel within the district is required.

Additional Information

• 7 hours per day.
• This position includes benefits.
• Minimum $23.38 per hour per union agreement.
• This position requires a license. Visit our Paraeducator Licensure webpage to learn more.

• Attachment(s):
• DUEA 2025.pdf
• DUEA Salary Schedule SY25-29.pdf