Substitute Paraeducator

RCSD takes pride in our dedicated workforce and strong connection with our students, families, and community. We are looking to build our workforce with a staff who share this vision and want to instill passion in learning emphasizing student strengths and gifts for all learners.

Requirements

• Assist in the instruction of students with emotional, educational, physical and/or behavioral problems
• Maintain sensitivity to learning difficulties encountered by students with special needs
• Assist a certificated teacher by providing individual assistance to students in academic areas
• Assist in the review of student history and in the review of individual education plans as directed
• Assist in the development and presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises
• Observe behavior of students to assure safety
• Assist in resolving student disputes
• Set up work areas and prepare areas for reading, crafts and other activities
• Order and operate a variety of instructional and audio-visual equipment as required
• Maintain routine records related to student work and classroom activities
• Assist in performing clerical tasks such as typing, duplicating, filing and taking attendance
• Accompany mainstreamed students to regular classrooms as assigned
• Monitor children on the playground, on educational field trips and during lunch time
• Confer with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet students’ needs as necessary
• Administer and score classroom tests as assigned
• Translate oral and written communications between teacher, child, parents and district personnel as needed
• Perform first aid in emergency situations according to established guidelines