Office Paraeducator Muir Middle School

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Office Para assists with clerical and work production. They maintain and control materials equipment and supplies within the assigned area. The Office Para works with staff in delivering instructional services management of programs or providing clerical services. The Office Para works closely with families and students to support a variety of needs.

Position Type: Paraeducator

Location: Muir Middle School

Salary: HVPEA Contract $15.25 - $17.90

Reports To: Office Coordinator

Status: School Year 2025-2026

Hours: 36.25 hrs/week

Date Posted: 11/21/2025

Closing Date: Internal: 12/1/2025 External: until closed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have basic computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office Google Docs etc.) and be trained in the Skyward program
• Must have good oral and written communication skills in a high-paced environment
• Must demonstrate time management skills
• Must possess initiative and self-direction to accept and carry out a variety of assignments and tasks systematically
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various school officials principals teachers office personnel and community members
• Must know how to be a team member
• Must have the ability to relate to and communicate with students
• May need to take a proficiency test

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Answer school phones
• Operate building security cameras and doors and use verification protocols to admit school visitors
• Assist with clerical and production work
• Maintain building activities/events; prepare weekly activities/events reports for staff and parent distribution
• Maintain inventory and control of materials equipment and supplies within assigned areas
• Supervise students in various school settings
• Carry out duties related to the student attendance
• Collaborate with staff in delivering instructional services management of programs or providing clerical services
• Participate in training; attend meetings as required
• On an as needed basis paraeducator employees may be required to attend to a student whose needs include routine procedures or assistance with regular hygiene
• Other duties as assigned by the Office Coordinator and building Principal

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School diploma and/or related experience.

LANGUAGE MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS: Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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 talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.