Para Educator

Job Description - Para Educator (26141811)

Position Title:

Para Educator - (26141811)

The Opportunity: Job Overview

The purpose of this job is to assist students in achieving their maximum potential by assisting instructors and administrators in carrying out individualized student programming, supporting curricular class work so students can meet state standards, supporting physical needs to allow for school participation while providing a safe and pleasant school environment where all of these goals can be achieved.

Core Impact Areas

Provide classroom support with:

• Content delivery: carry out teacher-created lesson plans with students in 1:1 or small group settings. Must be able to follow directions and reinforce instruction presented by the teacher.
• Meeting individual students needs (after training): such as assisting with ankle and foot orthotics (AFOs), splints, and other adaptive aids; transfers and positioning; assisting with self-help items such as toileting, feeding and dressing, assisting with motor lab activities, job coaching, mainstream support/tutoring.
• Technology: sets up/assists with specific student programs on computers, iPads, and other assistive devices.
• Student Management: breakfast program, lunchroom duty, playground duty, bus duty, hall monitoring, escorting students to and from different areas on campus, ability to assist/support in classroom management.
• Other duties may include Recordkeeping - helping with grading, maintaining datasheets, compiling data, taking attendance, etc.; cleaning classroom areas, laundry, dishes, decorating for events, etc.; and copying, enlarging, typing, recording, binding, organizing supplies, sorting/filing, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates good ethics in regards to student/staff interactions, work behaviors, and following school policies and procedures
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with teachers, support staff, administration, parents and students.
• Needs to have a positive and flexible attitude
• Must be flexible as daily schedules can change on quick notice.
• Participate in our employee sign program to increase sign language level as directed by board policy.
• Participate in MSDBs mentoring program for a minimum of the first two years of employment.
• Participate in professional development activities throughout the year as indicated by the principal.
• Participate in trainings that focus on educating students who are deaf or hard of hearing and/or have a visual impairment.
• Attend and participate in department meetings and any other meetings indicated by the principal.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Detailed Job Description available upon request.

Who You Are (Qualifications)

Education & Experience:

Required: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred: College coursework and/or workshops in child development and educational methods and/or Para Educator is preferred.

Alternative Qualification: MSDB will provide avenues for communication to occur. Must be able to communicate fluently with students needing sign language communication. Knowledge of first aid and CPR techniques and safety precautions is desirable.

Knowledge & Skills:

Communication: Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) or a willingness to reach target proficiency levels to foster cooperative relationships with students and staff.

Leadership: Ability to handle controversy objectively, manage a diverse team, and maintain effective relationships with families and stakeholders.

Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $

20.38 - 20.38 Hourly

Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time

Job Type

: Standard

Shift

: Day Job

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

: Great Falls

Agency: School for Deaf & Blind Union: United Food and Commercial Workers (MSDB)

Posting Date

: Jul 13, 2026, 11:07:14 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer''s timezone)

: Ongoing

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References, Letter of Interest (Internal Position)

Contact Name: Ms. Jacqueline Fogerty | Contact Email: jfogerty@msdb.k12.mt.us | Contact Phone: 406-468-4820 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency''s HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.