Special Education ParaeducatorInstructional Assistant - Early Childhood Preschool
Special Education ParaeducatorInstructional Assistant - Early Childhood Preschool
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Job Description
Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Summary:This position works under the direction of the building administrator and Director of Special Education. This position is responsible for assisting a teacher to provide an efficient and effective classroom and school environment for students by providing assistance with educational programing either individually or small groups of students. This position is also responsible for monitoring redirecting students to support academic progress providing supervision of students and performing a variety of clerical duties as assigned.
Hiring Specifications:
Education
- High school diploma or equivalency
- NCLB compliance 60 college credit hours associates degree generalist or specialist para educator license issued by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners OR successful completion of the districtapproved competency test
- Computer/technology training as required for the position
Certification
- NCLB compliance see above
Experience
- Experience working with students with special needs preferred
Skills Knowledge & Abilities
- Knowledge of behavior management techniques
- Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices especially as they relate to students with learning disabilities development delays and autistic behavior
- Knowledge of core subjects taught in district schools including arithmetic grammar spelling language and reading including punctuation and vocabulary and ability to assist with instructional and related activities in a learning environment
- Knowledge of safe practices in classroom and playground activities and health regulations
- Knowledge of core instructional methods and techniques
- Ability to monitor and observe student behavior according to approved policies and procedures
- Knowledge of district policies rules and regulations
- Basic recordkeeping skills
- Ability to develop rapport and interact effectively with students
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to handle emotionally charged situations
- Ability to interact and collaborate with staff students and families in a professional manner
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work effectively cooperatively and respectfully with staff parents and community members regardless of race creed color gender sexual orientation gender identity ethnic/national origin religion marital status age socioeconomic status or disability
- Show professional and ethical conduct as defined by district policy and procedures
- Show excellent attendance and is consistently on time for work as scheduled (including after all breaks)
- Maintain a professional appearance
Technology Requirements
- Basic computer skills (computer navigation email web browser Employee Portal)
- Intermediate computer skills (Google Suites search function student information systems basis promethean)
- Ability to reach all skill levels listed if not already acquired
Supervision of Others:
- N/A
Personal Contacts:
- All district staff students and families
- Central Rivers AEA personnel
Job Duties:
- Assists in providing instruction to individuals or small groups of students reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
- Actively participates in professional development.
- Provide additional support to students based on individual need.
- Actively participates in IEP meetings behavior intervention meetings when applicable.
- Works with others to improve professional practice and student learning.
- Monitors and assists students in prescribed learning activities.
- Monitors observes and reports progress of student(s) in regards to behavior academics or health related issues as determined by teacher instructional strategist or administrator.
- Assists students and parents by providing proper examples emotional support and general guidance as directed.
- Communicates with teachers regarding programs and materials to meet student needs.
- Follows health and safety practices and regulations.
- Assists students in developing selfhelp and selfadvocacy skills as directed.
- Assists in implementing specialized student plans (IEP BIP 504 IHP) as needed.
- Supports Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) initiatives.
- Communicates models and maintains standards of responsible student behavior in line with classroom and building goals and rules.
- Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement.
Employment Type
Full-Time
