Paraprofessional 2 - Autism/STEPS

TITLE: Paraprofessional 2

LOCATION: F.L. Schlagle

The Kansas City Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22000 students and 60 different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.

With Head Start/preschools 28 elementary schools 7 middle schools and 5 college and career academies/high schools we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic 24% African American 9% White and 6% Asian. To serve our students the district employs approximately 4000 employees including more than 1800 teachers.

JOB GOAL:

The job of Paraprofessional 2 is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned specialized classroom with specific responsibility for assisting the Lead Teacher in the supervision care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adapts classroom activities assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising/lead teacher for the purpose of supporting students in a variety of school environments to include content area subjects.
• Administers tests homework make-up work etc. for the purpose of supporting lead teachers in the special education classroom (e.g. life skills autism BSC specialized classrooms etc.).
• Assist special education teacher with creating lesson plans for assigned specialized classroom students.
• Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students personal hygiene.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff professional support personnel and/or parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives under the direction of the lead teacher.
• Implements and adheres to lesson plans created in coordination with the special education teacher for the assigned students.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned lead teacher behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions (e.g. supportive disciplinary role reinforces student performance etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains instructional materials for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. special education specialized classrooms assemblies job interviews field trips etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides under the supervision of lead teacher instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. pre/posttests constructs materials checks/scores student work etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring student success in school.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid CPR emergency procedures etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• May administer immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning for the work unit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have a high school diploma or a GED certificateand
• Complete 48 hours at an institution of higher educationOR
• Obtain an associates (or higher) degreeOR

Pass a State approved assessment. Approved assessments include: Workkeys ParaPro or Para Educator (If you do not have a State approved assessmentKCKPS will offer one credential assessment testto candidates recommended for hire)

Job related experience preferred.

COMMUNICATION/ORGANIZATION:Maintains communication with school personnel and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students. Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of other related work as required.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and analyze and interpret general professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports general curriculum and learning theories correspondence and protocols. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators staff parents students and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit walk stand and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. Is directly responsible for students safety work output and well-being.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students peers parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:186 Days

SALARY: Level 9

Classified Salary Schedule:

STATUS: Hourly Non-exempt

REPORT TO: Principal

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy

Applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date for this position.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individual holding this position performs additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Kansas City Kansas Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KCKPSis an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies with respect to hiring compensation terms conditions or privileges of employment because of an individuals race color religion sex/gender (to include orientation identity or expression) age disability national origin genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.

For more information regardingTitleIXplease contact:

District Compliance Coordinator

2010 N. 59thStreet

Kansas City KS 66104