The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711.
Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.TYPICAL DUTIES:
The purpose of this job is to assist students in achieving their maximum potential by assisting instructors and administrators in carrying out individualized student programming supporting curricular class work so students can meet state standards supporting physical needs to allow for school participation while providing a safe and pleasant school environment where all of these goals can be achieved.
Provide classroom support with:
o Content delivery: carry out teacher-created lesson plans with students in 1:1 or small group settings. Must be able to follow directions and reinforce instruction
presented by the teacher.
o Meeting individual students needs (after training): such as assisting ankle and foot orthotics (AFOs) splints and other adaptive aids; transfers and positioning; assisting
with self-help items such as toileting feeding and dressing assisting with motor lab activities job coaching mainstream support/tutoring.
o Technology: sets up/assists with specific student programs on computers iPads and other assistive devices.
o Student Management: breakfast program lunchroom duty playground duty bus duty hall monitoring escorting students to and from different areas on campus ability
to assist/support in classroom management.
o Other duties may include Recordkeeping - helping with grading maintaining datasheets compiling data taking attendance etc.; cleaning classroom areas laundry
dishes decorating for events etc.; and copying enlarging typing recording binding organizing supplies sorting/filing etc.
Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates good ethics in regards to student/staff interactions work behaviors and following school policies and procedures
Develops and maintains professional relationships with teachers support staff administration parents and students.
Needs to have a positive and flexible attitude
Must be flexible as daily schedules can change on quick notice.
Participate in our employee sign program to increase sign language level as directed by board policy.
Participate in MSDBs mentoring program for a minimum of the first two years of employment.
Participate in professional development activities throughout the year as indicated by the principal.
Participate in trainings that focus on educating students who are deaf or hard of hearing and/or have a visual impairment.
Attend and participate in department meetings and any other meetings indicatedby the principal.
Other related duties as assigned.
Detailed Job Description available upon request.
High School Diploma or GED required. College coursework and/or workshops in child development and educational methods and/or Para Educator is preferred. MSDB will provide avenues for communication to occur. Must be able to communicate fluently with students needing sign language communication. Knowledge of first aid and CPR techniques and safety precautions is desirable.
The successful candidate must have the ability to learn basic sign language skills to communicate with deaf staff and students.
Para Educator
