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Start Your Online Application Now Date of Availability: ASAP Date Closing: Open until Filled Description: Paraeducator Long Term Substitute (through approximately May 1, 2026) Job Summary: Under the direction of licensed and professional instructional staff, this position provides instructional support and assistance to children. Positions assigned to this classification are expected to have gained or learned basic knowledge, skills and fundamentals of learning theory, child development, behavioral management/modification, and general instructional fundamentals in order to work in the classroom with groups of students or 1:1 in the areas of instructional reinforcement and student learning assistance. Responsibilities and duties are performed under the immediate supervision of licensed instructional personnel and involve assisting and guiding students in the reinforcement of reading, math, science or other classroom subjects, implementing behavioral plans and/or monitoring and enforcing appropriate behavior in accordance with instructional lesson plans and student IEP''s. Positions assigned to this classification also provide assistance and support in terms of preparing exercises/drill for students better suited to their learning needs, recording tests, copying materials for the classroom, correcting papers/tests, updating and maintaining classroom records, files and supplies. This is a temporary position, with a tentative end date of May 1, 2026. There is the possibility that it could move to a permanent position. Qualifications: Prefer a minimum of an AA Degree; or 90 quarter college credits (60 semester credits); or a score of 460 on the ParaPro Assessment exam; or a score of at least 65% accuracy on Assessment 1 and a 70% accuracy on Assessment 2 of the ParaEducator exam. Previous experience working with children or in a school setting, and/or coursework in child development, human development, learning, behavior management or related coursework is preferred. Application Procedure: Candidates may apply for this opportunity via the school website at www.biglakeschools.org Starting Date: ASAP Posting Closes: When Filled Salary: $18.50/hour. No benefits available. Big Lake Schools is an equal opportunity employer: applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance. Big Lake Public Schools #727 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online