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Agriculture in the Park Paraeducator

Sylvania, California, MO, United States


Position Summary
The Agriculture in the Park Event Paraeducator supports the planning and facilitation of the Lakeview School District’s “Agriculture in the Park” event on July 22 at Riverside Elementary. This role focuses on creating and leading engaging, hands‑on agriculture and nature‑based experiences that promote learning, exploration, and fun for elementary students and families.

Funding Source
This position is funded under Section 31a At‑Risk, therefore all job responsibilities and duties are aligned with the Section 31 At‑Risk Program’s Intent and Purposes, specifically to provide supplementary support to children who are failing or most at risk of failing to meet the district's core academic curriculum standards.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and organize interactive, age‑appropriate agriculture-themed activities (e.g., plants, farming, food systems, nature exploration)

Prepare and manage materials and supplies for outdoor learning stations

Set up and facilitate activities during the event on July 22

Engage students and families in hands‑on, experiential learning opportunities

Support event logistics, including setup, transitions, and cleanup

Ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for all participants

Qualifications

Current Lakeview School District paraeducator

Interest or experience in science instruction or STEM programming preferred

Strong organizational and facilitation skills

Experience with elementary‑age children preferred

Effective summative rating on most recent evaluation preferred

Time Commitment

Includes preparation time prior to July 22 and participation during the event

Approximately 10 – 20 hours total

Compensation
Current hourly wage

EOE

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