ECSE Paraprofessional Part-Time
ECSE Paraprofessional Part-Time
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POSITION PROPERTIES
Position Title
ECSE Paraprofessional (PartTime)
ParaprofessionalI/ Paraprofessional II
Job Code
##STSUP308
FLSA / FTE
Nonexempt /
Calendar
Classroom Aide
Benefits
Not Eligible
Contract Type
Notification
Bargaining Unit
None
Revised Date
9/20/22
PURPOSE
This positionwill assiststhe classroom teacher in providing an appropriate education for students with special needs. This position is parttime.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Prepare student material and reinforce previously taught material as described by the teacher.
- Manage student behavior and classroom organization implement policies rules and/or regulations.
- Provide direct caregivingservices (i.e. feeding toileting personal care) under the supervision of teachers and staff.
- Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
- Respond in a calm manner to students displaying aggressive behaviors.
- Meet and/or escort students at designated times.
- Demonstrate a positive and cooperative attitude when performing tasks.
- Maintain confidentiality of information about students and employees
- Attend and document participation of required inservice training 10 to 15 hours.
- Attend/keep current on restraint training as directed by the Special Education Director or Assistant Director; apply knowledge and procedures to student situations when appropriate to respond to crises.
Understand and adhere to Board policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.
DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS
All employees of the District are expectedto adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education maintain appropriatecertification and competencies necessary for the position and demonstratethe values of the district at all times. For information on polices regulations and values visit .
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports To: Classroom teacher Building Principal and Assistant Special Education Director
Supervises: None
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum: High school diploma and successful completion of the Missouri paraprofessional test prior to employment.
Preferred: 36 hours of college credit and Missouri substitute teaching certificate. Prior experience in a school setting and/or working with young people.
Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fastpaced environment.
To performthis job successfully an individual must beable to performeach essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodationsmay bemade to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential functions.
ADA REQUIREMENTS
Language: Read comprehend and produce written and oral instructions correspondence and memos;Communicate oneonone and in small groups.
Computation: Add subtract multiply and divide using units of American money weight volume and distance.
Reasoning: Understand and follow verbal and written instructions; Interpret instructions presented in written oral diagram or schedule form; Solve problems involving concrete variables within standardized situations.
Technology: Perform basic computer skills including word processing and basic data entry related to student needs on districtprovided technology; Readily utilize smart boards projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district; Adhere to all District policies and procedures regarding technology usage.
Other Skills and Abilities: Establish and maintain positive relationships with students faculty and staff while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries; Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly; Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Physical Demands: The selected applicant will frequently stand stoop bend and kneel; The selected applicant frequently move throughout the building and must be able to walk long distances; The selected applicant must physically assist students with feeding selfcare and toilet tasks; The selected applicant must regularly lift 30 pounds. Must be able to regularly lift students and assist them with movement. Students size and weight will vary based on age and grade level. Movement of younger children will frequently be performed by an individual paraprofessional. Movement of older students may be performed by a twoperson team of paraprofessionals and/or with apparatus designed to assist movement. The selected applicant may have to quickly follow or catch up to a mobile student and redirect the student back to the appropriate class or activity. The selected applicant must have both close and distance vision.
Attendance: Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position
Conditions and Environment: The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. The individual will be required to work outdoors to perform tasks such as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising recess.
Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
