Summer: Instructional Paraeducator - Agriscience Program This posting is for 1 Paraeducator to assist with the Agriscience Program, to include:
- Assist students with Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) paperwork
- Organize and Maintain SAE paperwork and procedures
- Assist incoming freshman and their families with the registration process
- Organize student and Agriscience Program data
The Paraeducator will work from June 13, 2025 through August 26, 2025; 6.5 hours per day.
Pay will be at the Paraeducator's Contractual Hourly Rate.
Job Description: INSTRUCTIONAL PARAEDUCATOR – AGRISCIENCE PROGRAM The Paraeducator will work from June 13, 2025 through August 26, 2025; 6.5 hours per day.
Pay will be at the Paraeducator's Contractual Hourly Rate.
Job Description: INSTRUCTIONAL PARAEDUCATOR – AGRISCIENCE PROGRAM PURPOSE: Providing assistance with the summer SAE program and Agriscience program documentation, state department of labor requirements, and overall program coordination.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Head of Agriscience program
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Support students who need additional help, either academically or with other requirements of the Agriscience program.
- Guide students through the completion and organization of paperwork and recordkeeping for their Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs), ensuring all records are properly maintained in the Agriscience building
- Assist students with information they need to complete, including The Agricultural Experience Tracker (AET) forms, field trip forms, scholarship forms, internship applications, and other program-related documents.
- Work with the faculty members to ensure that students receive all of the appropriate information regarding the program. This includes all required forms for program participants.
- Under the direction of a faculty member, answer questions about the program from students, parents, community members and the public.
- Contact families, under the supervision of a certified teacher, to schedule appointments for upcoming meetings.
- Assist program teachers in the maintenance of appropriate documentation, as required by the grant.
- Review submitted incoming applications and documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness, and adhere to established registration procedures accordingly..
- Collect, record and prepare required reports as instructed by the Head of Agriscience program.
- Work with staff on planning the end-of-year award banquet.
- Act as the central liaison and first point of contact for the Agriscience office.
- Perform other related duties, as assigned by the Head of Agriscience program and administration.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: - Strong computer skills, with a particular emphasis on Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms and gmail), as well as proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Publisher.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions effectively.
- Proficiency in basic reading, math, writing, and speaking English, to support student learning and perform other responsibilities.
- Possess or be willing to acquire the skills necessary to work productively with children.
- Comfort with using the Internet and updating the program website under the directing of Agriscience staff.
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of, at a minimum, the essential functions of the position.
- Exhibit good judgment, patience, tact, and courtesy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - 3 Years experience assisting with an SAE Program
- Proven ability to accurately process SAE-required documentation to ensure compliance with state reporting requirements.
- Must meet one of the following: successful completion of the ParaPro Assessment, possession of an Associate’s Degree, or completion of at least 60 credits from an accredited college or university.
- Skilled in collecting, recording, and reporting data in a clear and organized manner.
- Compliance with No Child Left Behind (NCLB) requirements, as applicable.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with staff, families and community members.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the capacity to connect with students and respond to their individual needs.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, follow directions, and accept supervision when needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time to view & operate computer equipment, and to stand for extended periods of time to assist student(s) and/or staff.
- The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop and kneel.
- The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.