Paraeducator (Flexible Hours)

Job Description

We are looking for people who enjoy being a part of a school community and can implement educational programs for students with special needs. Your responsibilities will include reinforcing learning for students, providing positive behavior support, and implementing lesson plans to help students with disabilities. Our district is looking for creative problem-solvers who are good teammates and enjoy working with students from diverse backgrounds. We strive to work as a team to help students meet their full potential through the implementation of dynamic educational programs. This is an ideal opportunity for retirees, veterans, students, and people needing a flexible schedule. Full-time and part-time job opportunities are available.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Successfully passing the Master Teacher Para Assessment test OR a minimum requirement of 48 college hours.
• CPR and First Aid certificates highly recommended.
• All USD 383 employees must pass a background check.

Job Responsibilities

• Vision and dental insurance are available for employees working 17.5hours/week. 
• Health is available for employees working at least 30+/week with a value of district contributions of $8,772 per year. 
• Retirement Plan options available for employees working at least 17.5 hours/week. 
• Employee Assistance Program. 
• Additional Benefits Available- Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, and Stroke Insurance. 
• Paid sick and personal leave. 
• No nights – no weekends!  
• School year calendar work schedule option- be off on days your student is off.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary/Pay

• $12.00 – $17.50/hour.
• Paraeducators assigned to district level programs are paid an additional $1/hour. 
• Placement within this range is based on relevant qualifications, including prior experience, education, and applicable certifications (e.g., bachelor's degree, advanced certification, bilingual proficiency, etc.).

Hours Per Day:

• Elementary schools – 7:30am - 2:30pm 
• High school – 8:00am - 3:10pm 
• Early Learning centers – 8:40am - 3:40pm 
• Middle schools – 8:40am - 3:50pm 
• Times may vary depending on the building assignment.  
• Flexible hours depending on availability.  
• Average workday = 7.5 hours. 

 Terms of Employment:

• Positions available during the regular school year.
• Options for summer employment. 
• New employees go through a 45-day introductory period as part of onboarding after which benefits will begin, and leave can be used.

Reports To: Case Manager/Principal.

• Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.

Closing Date

31 December, 2026