2025 / 2026 Middle School Special Education Paraeducator

Job Description

Job Description

Mt Pleasant Community School District

Job Title : Associate / Paraeducator

Reports to : Building Principal

FLSA Status : __ Exempt _X_Non-Exempt

DATE REVISED : March 23, 2022

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY :

The Paraeducator will :

• support a safe, positive teaching and learning environment
• assist in the development of students' physical and intellectual growth
• support social, emotional, and behavioral development
• establish positive and productive relationships
• effectively integrate the technology to support student learning
• practice ethical and professional standards of conduct on an ongoing basis

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS :

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

Education and Licensure :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Physical Activity

Amount of Time

Occasionally

(1%-32%)

Frequently

(33%-65%)

Constantly

(66%-100%)

Stationary Position

Moving

Talking

Hearing

Handling

Reaching

Typing

Repetitive Motion

Balance

Lift 0-10 Pounds

Lift 11-25 Pounds

Lift 26-50 Pounds

Lift Over 50 Pounds

Operate Motor Vehicle

WORKING CONDITIONS : Working Conditions

Amount of Time

Occasionally

(1%-32%)

Frequently

(33%-65%)

Constantly

(66%-100%)

School Hours

Indoors

Outdoors

Evenings

Weekends

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Work year as established by the Board of Directors. Salary established by district adopted salary schedules.

EVALUATION :

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with federal and state law, board policy, and the preceding job description.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT :

It is the policy of the Mount Pleasant Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

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 the Board's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law or a negotiated contract.