Prevention Specialist Para Educator - GRANT FUNDED

Position Type: Student Support Services/Program Aide Date Posted: 9/5/2025 Location: District Wide Date Available: Open Until Filled Closing Date: Open Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide JOB DESCRIPTION - PLEASE READ JOB DESCRIPTION FULLY TO MAKE SURE ALL QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION ARE MET BEFORE COMPLETING AN APPLICATION!

This position is grant funded through the Partnership for Douglas County.

Please reach out to Education Services (Shannon Brown or Leslie Peters ) or Inclusive Education (Cheryl Mayfiled or Amy Kidman-Delaney ) for more information about the position and job duties.

Partnership Douglas County Job Description - GRANT FUNDED Job Title: Prevention Specialist (Para Educator) Hourly Compensation: Depending upon experience & degree.

Up to 5 years of similar experience accepted.

Qualifications: * High School Diploma minimum, Bachelor's in related field preferred * Must be at least 21 years or older * Experience facilitating youth groups grades 6-12 * Current Douglas County resident * Holds current Certified Prevention Specialist Certification through the Nevada Certification Board ( or able to hold certification within 3 months of hire) * Computer and Internet literate with working knowledge of Microsoft excel, word, power point, and publisher * Working knowledge of social media platforms * Ability to demonstrate skills in: problem solving, coordination of activities and events, verbal and written communication with parents, business owners, community leaders, governmental entities, etc.

* Excel in multiple task work with deadlines * Bi-lingual Preferred * Knowledge of the community and available resources preferred Status: 7 hrs per day / 200 days per year.

Grant funded position.

Employee/Employer Paid NVPERS.

Benefit package that includes paid sick leave, paid personal days, and holiday pay after a 90-working day satisfactory probationary evaluation.

Insurance benefits begin month following 60 calendar days and include medical, dental, vision, Rx and life insurance.

Description: The Certified Prevention Specialist will carry duties outlined below and will report to the Partnership Douglas County Executive Director.

Duties: * Plan/Implement/Facilitate Empower YOUth groups at the high school(s) using Evidence Based Curriculum * Develop and implement prevention programs tailored to specific community needs * Work with the Executive Director and Partnership team to complete grant scopes of work in the areas of substance abuse prevention, community support to schools, and other programs as identified in the Community Health Needs Assessment/Improvement Plan.

* Participate in Partnership activities and events as a member of the team.

* Collect and analyze data to identify trends and measure program outcomes * Collect, complete and submit all necessary evaluative reports to the appropriate entities in a timely manner.

* Complete 40 hours of continuing education earned every two years, including 3 hours of training in ethics related to the field of prevention and 3 hours of cultural competency If offered employment: 1) applicant must be bondable, 2) provide evidence of clean driving record and 3) submit to fingerprinting and background check.

If any check opens an area of concern or if the applicant is found to have lied on the application or interview process the employer has the right to retract an offer of employment.

This description can be changed as grant funding changes.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL/INTELLECTUAL REQUIREMENTS The physical and mental/intellectual requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Those requirements include: * Strength, dexterity, and coordination to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods.Sedentary to heavy exertion of force involving 10-25 pounds frequently with up to 50 pounds occasionally.May involve negligible up to significant stand/walk/push/pull/carry.

May involve climbing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, and repetitive fine motor activities.Mobility to work in a typical classroom setting and use standard classroom equipment.The ability to interact professionally, communicates effectively, and exchange information accurately with all internal and external members of the school community.

* In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations.Applicants and incumbents are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

EMPLOYEE PUNCTUALITY AND APPEARANCE In order for DCSD schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.

Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator.

All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of DCSD and is appropriate for their position.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Douglas County School District does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed/religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, age, veterans or military status, or political affiliation in admission to or access to, treatment or employment, or participation in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups, pursuant to federal and state laws including, but not limited to, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA), and the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.

The Douglas County School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not knowingly discriminate in any area of employment, which includes recruiting and hiring practices, working conditions, training, promotion, and terms and conditions of employment.

Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation(s) during any step of the screening process or who have questions about qualifications should notify a representative in Human Resources.

Notification may be made in person, in writing, or by calling . The Superintendent of Douglas County School District has designated the following position to handle inquiries regarding student and employee non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources 1638 Mono Avenue Minden, Nevada 89423 Phone: