The workday and year for all employees will be according to the school district you are hired to work as a paraeducator. Each paraeducator will be given a school calendar that outlines the days that paras work during the school year. Typically, paraeducators are paid for a 7 hour day and are entitled to a half hour duty free lunch. Pay for hours that exceed your contract hours must be approved in advance by the director and/or assistant director of special education .