Paraeducator Special Needs [S026] - 2 positions available

8 HOURS/DAY
Monday-Friday
Pay Column F: $15.20

Benefits

Job Title: Paraeducator - Special Needs

Revised Date: July 2021

Department: Paraeducators

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Year: 10 months

Salary Schedule: Para 188 day

SUMMARY: Under the direction of a certified teacher provide support to students with special education needs within the assigned classroom by assisting with students individual medical and personal needs; practicing and reinforcing learning concepts with individual and/or small groups of students; assisting students in reaching academic personal and behavioral goals; adapting classroom activities assignments and/or materials as directed; collaborating with teachers to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs); monitoring and documenting student activities and behavior; and providing clerical support to teacher(s) and staff. Supports teachers and students within the PALS CLAS behavior intervention essential skills life program progressive/adaptive learning ADT EDT sign support and other Specialized Assistance programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Tasks Descriptions

1. Under the direct supervision of a certified teacher guides students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments and personal interactions for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic personal and behavioral goals. Monitors and adheres to students daily schedule and behavior plan to ensure consistency and academic/behavioral success. Administers tests homework assignments make-up work etc. to support the teacher in the classroom. Adapts classroom activities assignments and/or materials and/or makes accommodations under the direction of a certified employee. Models conversations manners active listening organizational skills problem solving strategies and everyday interaction to demonstrate appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner and to develop students daily living and behavioral skills. Employs and supports appropriate de-escalation and restraint techniques (e.g. MANDT etc.) as needed to maintain a safe environment.

Frequency:

D

% of Time:

35%

2. Supports the individual medical and personal needs of student(s) as instructed by a health care professional and after attending training. Duties may include administering immediate first aid oxygen and medical assistance and performing diapering tube feeding toileting etc.
Frequency:
D
% of Time:
15%

3. Confers with certified teacher to assist in the evaluation of student progress success and recordkeeping. Documents students daily activities including behavior completed assignments on/off task times etc. for the purpose of making data driven decisions. Provides verbal feedback and/or written documentation and reports observations and incidents related to specific students. Maintains manual and electronic files and records as required.
Frequency:
D
% of Time:
10%

4. Collaborates with teachers to implement and meet Individualized Education Plan (IEP) objectives. Observes students throughout the course of the school day to evaluate progress toward IEP objectives and/or implement accommodations and/or modifications for the purpose of maximizing student learning. Attends IEP meetings as requested to provide feedback to teachers and/or parents in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
Frequency:
D
% of Time:
10%

5. Monitors and supervises students in a variety of settings including classroom playground field trips library lunchroom bus loading/unloading etc. Implements various levels of discipline in accordance with school district and building policies for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
Frequency:
D
% of Time:
10%

6. Assists in making copies and obtaining organizing and maintaining classroom materials equipment and work areas to maximize student learning provide a safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
Frequency:
D
% of Time:
10%

7. Assists other personnel as required which may include enrolling students maintaining records working with other classroom teachers filing paperwork organizing rooms duplicating laminating correcting papers etc.
Frequency:
W
% of Time:
2%

8. Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student fights etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Frequency:
W
% of Time:
2%

9. Attends meetings and in-service training as required.
Frequency:
W
% of Time:
2%

10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Frequency:
Ongoing
% of Time:
4%

TOTAL 100%

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No experience required
• Experience working with school age children preferred
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred
• Experience working in a healthcare field preferred

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

• Criminal background check required for hire
• First Aid certification preferred
• Training on delegated healthcare procedures required within the first 30 days of employment

TECHNICAL SKILLS KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• English language skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal relations skills
• Basic math skills
• Bilingual language skills preferred
• Knowledge of child development stages preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability and willingness to work effectively and compassionately with students with all levels of abilities Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance expectations and to follow district procedures for absence reporting
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies District policies and building and department procedures
• Ability to communicate interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace follow safety rules practice safe work habits utilize appropriate/required safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals preferred; required within 2 months after hire
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment such as telephones copier fax machine etc. preferred; required within 2 months after hire
• Operating knowledge of and experience with office productivity programs such as Microsoft Office Suite E-mail etc. preferred

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:
Reports to:

Certified Teacher and Principal

Direct reports:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom getting on and off the bus on recess on field trips etc.

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:

• None required