Sped SSN Paraprofessional

Location:

Prairie Hills Elementary School

Recruiting Start Date:

08/25/2025

Estimated Start Date:

09/05/2025

Performs the day-to-day activities of teaching special education students while under the supervision of a teacher. The paraprofessional does not make diagnostic or long-term education decisions regarding special education students. This includes individuals who may or may not be licensed. Assignments may involve non-traditional learning environments such as building and off-campus work sites. Supports the principal and classroom teachers in implementing the Significant Support Needs (SSN) programs and encourage a positive and safe learning environment. Assists the licensed special education teachers occupational therapists physical therapists nurses and other evaluative staff in the implementation of the goals of severely/profoundly disabled students.

Note: This position addresses current student needs at the specified school. If the current program/school should experience a change in 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 job description information below is under review by the Human Resources Department and may not necessarily contain all elements of the position. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time. This information does not create a contractual relationship with the staff member and includes such duties services activities tasks and related assignments that shall generally be assigned by an administrator as part of the functions of this position.

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
• Performs tasks for student(s) such as meal preparation feeding and lunch clean-up which involves implementing communication oral motor sensory integration and physical IEP goals
• Carries out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as designated in the lesson plan
• Under supervision of a teacher works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher
• 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
• Cleans/disinfects regurgitation blood and urine
• Works with confidential special education student information
• Maneuvers and secures wheelchairs
• Provides initial first aid/emergency care
• 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
• Carries out programming using physical therapy support equipment
• Sanitizes equipment/materials
• Monitors behavior contracts and reward systems for students
• Trained and able to perform behavioral management through Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques when appropriate
• Assists with non-standardized testing of students
• Develops and implements games and teaching aids
• Tutors students in various subject areas
• Assists students in preparation production and maintenance of materials and equipment as assigned
• Coordinates completion of assignments and/or job tasks with classroom teachers and/or employers
• Works with students in one-to-one/group situations
• Assists students in finding materials and books in library
• Conducts story time for students
• Monitors students during recess hall duty passing periods and/or loading of buses
• Supervises students in the use of various programs on the computer
• Supervises swimming pool weight room and/or therapy pool
• Assists the student(s) in recitation reading and other curriculum tasks
• Accompanies and assists the student(s) while in the classroom setting
• Attends pre-job training ongoing training and meetings as required during the school year in order to remain up-to-date of job procedures
• Assist students in community-based settings
• Serves as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team concerning an assigned student as needed
• Works with teachers to integrate assisted technology into classrooms
• Maintains student files updating information as appropriate
• Maintains orders and organizes inventory of materials and equipment for effective operation of program
• Collects data for assessment and monitoring purposes
• Completes daily paperwork (i.e. attendance reports detention slips student referral slips various student passes physical therapy charts etc.)
• Performs miscellaneous clerical duties and assists other staff members
• Laminates all material as needed
• Prepares bulletin boards for parents and programs

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to be flexible and patient in work demands
• Ability to communicate effectively over the telephone
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in providing for specific student needs (i.e. Braille computer motor programming self-help skills and independent living skills)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors coworkers students and parents
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to provide a warm and caring attitude toward students
• Ability to understand and work with children possessing developmental health and severe needs
• Ability to use therapy support equipment
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well with students and parents from diverse populations
• Skill in operating computers and using software
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

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
• Lifts/pushes/pulls or carries burdens weighing up to 50 lbs.; may have to lift students when assistance is required
• Conducts activities involving climbing stooping kneeling/bending crouching/squatting twisting and reaching

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.

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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