Instructional Paraprofessional - Specialized (Non-SpEd)

Location:

Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School

Recruiting Start Date:

08/18/2025

Estimated Start Date:

08/25/2025

Performs the day-to-day activities of teaching students while under the supervision of a licensed teacher. The paraprofessional does not make diagnostic or long-term decisions regarding students. This includes individuals who may or may not be licensed. Assignments may involve non-traditional learning environments such as buildings and off-campus work sites. Supports the principal and classroom teachers in implementing educational plans and encourages a positive and safe learning environment. May assist licensed teacher in academic assignments and classroom management and /or material preparation. May assist licensed teachers occupational therapists physical therapists nurses and other evaluative staff in the implementation of educational plans for students.

Note: This position addresses current student needs at the specified school. If the current program/school should experience a change in the student needs the individual filling this position may be required to change locations to another school where needs are demonstrated. This could occur at any time during the school year.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

• Accompanies the student(s) assigned with physical tasks such as putting on and taking off of outerwear moving from room to room using the lavatory and so on

• Assists in preparation production and maintenance of materials and equipment as assigned

• Assists individual students in performing activities instructed by a teacher

• Assists teachers in locating materials for classroom and assembles materials for teachers use as directed

• Assists the student(s) in recitation reading and other curriculum tasks

• Assists the student(s) with medical tasks such as: dispensing medication tube feeding catheterization toileting diapering suctioning and may require exposure to blood vomit and infectious disease control.

• Assists with/completes daily paperwork (i.e.: attendance reports student referral slips various student passes weekly folders permission slips and parent notes)

• Attends meetings and conferences as required

• Carries out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as designated in the lesson plan

• Carries out programming using physical therapy support equipment

• Cleans/disinfects regurgitation blood and urine

• Collects data for assessment and monitoring purposes

• Coordinates completion of assignments with regular classroom teachers

• Develops and implements games and teaching aids

• Keeps up to date in current curricular standards and instructional practices

• Maintains records necessary for effective operation of program including annual inventory of all materials and equipment

• Maintains student files updating information as appropriate

• Maintains orders and organize inventory of materials in an effective manner

• Maneuvers and secures wheelchairs

• Monitors behavior contracts and reward systems for students

• Performs tasks for student(s) such as meal preparation feeding and lunch clean-up which involves implementing communication oral motor sensory integration and physical goals

• Processes book orders inputs into computer and maintains inventory of books materials and supplies

• Proctors test-taking when requested by teachers

• Provides initial first aid/emergency care

• Provides reference assistance to students and staff

• Purchases supplies and materials

• Sanitizes equipment/materials

• Supervises students in the use of the various programs on the computer

• Supervises resolves disciplinary student issues in classroom or escorts to administrators

• Tutors students in various subject areas

• Under supervision of a teacher works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher

• Works with confidential student information

• Works with students in one-to-one/group situations

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Ability to create access input retrieve and manipulate information in various software systems

• Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping document management and filing systems

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors administrators coworkers staff students parents and the general public

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities

• Ability to work days hours locations and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities

• Ability to work independently without direct supervision

• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility

• Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings

• Computer proficiency including office productivity applications

• Considerable knowledge of policies procedures and overall district functions

• Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities

• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting

• Demonstrated citizenship compassion courage discernment excellence honesty hope integrity patience perseverance reliability respect responsibility and trustworthiness

• Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills

• Detail-oriented

• Energetic creative innovative flexible

• Excellent cooperative collaborative and problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of office methods and procedures

• Knowledge of Special Education 504s other educational programming and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher

• Promotes a positive climate culture and community

• Strong organizational interpersonal written listening and verbal communication skills

• Student-centered and relationship focused

• Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the education community

• Willing to attend CO-TOP opportunities and other professional learning related to job

• Willing to attend OT-PT Training

• Willing to be trained to carry out delegated nursing practices

• Willing to receive on the job training specific to student needs (i.e. vision hearing motor braille etc.)

• Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

• The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet moderate and loud.

• The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students public and/or other staff.

• The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.

• The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.

• Work is generally performed in a classroom setting and on occasion may include some visits to homes schools offices job sites etc.

• The incumbent may experience exposure to fumes or to high noise levels associated with a classroom environment.

• The incumbent may experience the threat of direct or indirect personal harm or conflict situations.

• The incumbent may experience the threat of direct or indirect student life-threatening situations (i.e. seizures heart failure etc.)

Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands if listed are considered essential functions

• Sits stands walks stoops kneels and crouches/squats while performing duties

• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices

• Uses eyes hands and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils

• Ability to meet the physical and self-help needs of students (toileting feeding dressing and transfers)

• Ability to physically restrain following the guidelines of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention an acting out student

• Ability to physically escort a student to various locations (i.e. time out area)

• Ability to perform visual and auditory monitoring of student while in time-out/various locations

• Typical demands require staff to lift/push/pull or carry up to 50 pounds; may have to lift students when assistance is required; able to safely life 50 pounds each in a two person lift and maybe higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs ladders and/or stools; reach hold grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape size temperature of objects; and physically restrain students when necessary

Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze communicate compare compile compute coordinate copy evaluate instruct negotiate synthesize reason and use interpersonal skills.

First Aid/CPR - American Heart Asc. / Red Cross / Etc. High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent Non-Crisis Intervention - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)

Compensation Range:

$20.70-21.74

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Hours per Day:

7.5 hour(s) per day

Number of Days per Year:

176 Days M-F

Full-time - Regular

For more information on our benefits please visit Employee Benefits Academy District 20 ().

FLSA Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

How to Apply:
New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format:

• A current resume

Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting

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