PK-12 Paraeducator Special (1,500 Sign On Bonus)

Hourly Rate: $14.80-$18.44 dependent on experience and qualification.

TITLE: PK-12 Paraeducators General/Special Education
DEPARTMENT: School Campus as assigned
REPORTS TO: Principals
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Classroom Teachers
BASIC FUNCTION (BF1): Assist academic teachers in the instruction supervision and care of students in a variety of instructional settings including special education general education and work/community.

SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS (For all Fairfield Community Schools Positions SJF1-11)
Demonstrated Experience or Willing to Acquire Skills:

1. Embraces and exhibits characteristics outlined in the Fairfield CSD Portrait of a Trojan.
2. Exhibits dedication to the districts mission and vision actively promoting its values.
3. Demonstrates an ability to be adaptable and respond productively to setbacks.
4. Exhibits discipline and flexibility with an ability to embrace diverse perspectives.
5. Prioritizes active listening as a foundation for understanding others perspectives values and attitudes.
6. Exhibits ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
7. Demonstrates disciplined thinking that is clear rational open-minded and informed by evidence.
8. Exhibits critical-thinking skills and problem-solving ability.
9. Exhibits commitment to collaborating with others.
10. Demonstrates awareness sensitivity concern and respect to connect with others feelings opinions experiences and culture.
11. Comply with Fairfield Community School Board Policy/Regulations and Handbook Policy



HIRING SPECIFICATIONS (HS1-22):
Demonstrated Experience or Willingness to Acquire Skills

1. Assist and support classroom teachers with educational activities
2. Take direction and guidance from teachers and building principals
3. Follow behavior management plans for individual students using best practice strategies
4. Maintain students daily behavior/academic documentation
5. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students Individual Education Plans
6. Prepare and organize instructional materials displays and equipment
7. Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities as needed.
8. Prepare and supervise students in bus loading/unloading.
9. Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment.
10. Supervise lunchroom playground halls classroom and other assigned areas.
11. Clarify and reinforce teacher directions
12. Participate in IEP and other meetings as required.
13. Assist with instruction in the community setting as required
14. Assist students with assignments
15. Organize daily student work folders and organizers
16. Prepare attendance cards and reports
17. Feed toilet and diaper students as needed.
18. Under teacher direction implement specific strategies to maintain/increase appropriate behavior and deescalate unexpected behaviors
19. Supervise students in community/work settings
20. Assist and support classroom teachers with educational activities
21. Lift carry and correctly position students with physical disabilities
22. Represent Fairfield Community Schools effectively in the community state and nation

ABILITIES (A1):
This position will require physical demands that include constant standing walking reaching pushing/pulling lifting under 70 pounds and carrying items at least 35 feet. There will be frequent climbing of stairs and manual dexterity tasks. There will be occasional sitting and vehicle driving. The working conditions will be constantly inside/outside with extremes of temperature and humidity.

KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION (KE1-4 and KED1-4):
Required:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Ability to relate to students with disabilities.
Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others
Effective oral and written communication skills.

Desired:
Previous classroom teaching experience
Advanced degrees/certifications as appropriate to the position
Successful work or volunteer experience with populations with disabilities
Supervisory experience with school age children

Notice of Non-Discrimination-public notice: It is the policy of the Fairfield Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race color national origin gender disability religion creed age (for employment) marital status (for programs) sexual orientation gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and it its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the districts Equity Coordinator Evan Marten Chief Financial Officer/ Human Resource Director Fairfield Community School District ACT Center Central Office 403 South 20th St. Fairfield IA 52556 Telephone: . Email: evan