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POSITION - Early Childhood Special Education Paraeducator  

START DATE - Beginning of the 2026-2027 School Year

LOCATION -   Berkley Building Blocks 

SALARY - Compensation will be based on the applicable provisions of the Berkley Education Association of Paraeducators (BEAP) Schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• High School Diploma required: 2 years college preferred.
• An experienced Paraeducator with background assisting a student with disabilities.
• Applicants should have general knowledge of early childhood curriculum and possess skills in these areas at the preschool school level.
• The applicant must be a positive, upbeat individual who is caring and flexible and must be able to adjust to the physical and emotional needs of the student.
• Applicants must be cooperative, dependable, show initiative and accept direction.
• Knowledge of computer assisted instruction, typing is desirable.
• Non violent Crisis Intervention training with current record on file or willing to be trained.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds, stoop, bend and kneel on one of both knees, as well as physically manage students if necessary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  Instructional:

• Assist student in the general education classroom and special education classrooms.
• Assistant with toilet training.
• Assist with student's participation in small groups of students as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist in checking and correction of papers and preparation of materials under the direction of the teacher.
• Assist with cane training and usage in the building and classroom.
• Assist with audio-visual and computer setups and operation.
• Monitor the instruction activities of the student and assist as appropriate or as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist caseload teacher with daily home-school assignment book/log.

  General Responsibilities:

• The applicant may need to assist student at snack and meal time.
• The applicant will assist children with diapering and toilet training.
• The applicant will maintain flexible hours of employment and adjust working time to the student's needs as determined by the classroom teacher and other school professional staff.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining inventory of equipment, supplies and materials.
• Assist in maintaining files and records.

• The applicant will perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, special education coordinator and building administrator.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Until Filled
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Our inclusive culture will inspire, empower and lead all learners to realize their full potential and make a positive difference in their future and community.
Commitment

• The Berkley School District is committed to keeping diversity, equity and inclusion at the forefront of its goal of creating an environment where all staff, students and community members feel a sense of belonging.

  
  Per School Safety Legislation, each individual, who is either employed full-time or part-time, or is assigned to regularly and continuously work under contract, shall be fingerprinted for the purpose of performing a criminal history background check.  Prior to employment, selected candidate must complete the fingerprinting process.
  

   Berkley School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, height, weight or any disability in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.