Overview

Paraeducator MultiAbilities ClassroomBargaining Unit: DUEADepartment/Location: Specialized Student ServicesCalendar Days: 1 95Reports To: Building PrincipalJD Revision Date: 12/1/2025Supervises: N/AFunction / Position SummaryThe Multi Abilities Classroom (MAC) paraeducator supports the classroom by assisting in the implementation of structured instructional, behavioral, social and communication supports aligned to the MAC curriculum and practices. Provide direct support to students with significant academic learning, communication and behavioral needs, including assistance with personal care, feeding and toileting as required. Perform duties under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, contribute to a consistent, hands on and supportive learning environment while maintaining confidentiality of student, staff and department information.Job Duties / ResponsibilitiesImplement individual or small group instructional activities under the direction of the MAC teacher, using established routines, visual supports and structured practices.Familiarize yourself with student IEP goals, objectives, accommodations and behavior supports to assist with consistent implementation across the school day.Support the use of communication systems, visual schedules, reinforcement systems and other structured supports that align with MAC expectations and individual student needs.Follow through on defined behavioral intervention plans and procedures, including implementation of proactive strategies, reinforcement systems and de-escalation supports as directed by the teacher.Assist with data collection, including academic, behavioral, social and communication data, and document information as requested by the teacher.Support a structured classroom environment by preparing, organizing and maintaining materials and assisting with environmental setup as directed by the teacher.Supervise students during lunch, recess, arrival, departure and community-based activities.Escort students within the building, including transitions to specials/electives, therapies and other instructional spaces.Assist with the loading and unloading of student buses during assigned work hours.Work cooperatively with the teacher by assisting with any activity aligned to student IEP needs, including instructional tasks, communication supports, social skills and behavior routines.Provide personal care support to students, including lifting, transferring, positioning, feeding, toileting and hygiene needs, consistent with special skills expectations.Support students in building independence, communication, self-regulation and engagement throughout the school day.Provide input to the teacher regarding student responses, communication attempts, behavior patterns and other needs.Attend staff meetings and professional development activities as assignedMaintain confidentiality of student, staff and department information within the school and community.Be willing to complete and maintain certification in CPI and Ukeru to support safe, proactive approaches to behavior support.Perform other duties as assigned.EducationPara 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.Assignments in multi-lingual or bilingual classrooms require Bilingual-Spanish/English Experience / Knowledge3 years of Para Educator experience or classroom assistant for students with disabilities preferredExperience with students who have behavioral needs preferredExperience as a Behavior technician or Registered Behavior Technician strongly preferredAbility to collaborate with staff and students in a way that is collaborative, student friendly and productiveFamiliarity with data collection preferredPhysical DemandsAbility to