8 HOURS/DAY
Monday-Friday
Pay Column F: $15.20
+ Benefits
Job Title: Paraeducator - Special Needs
Revised Date: July 2021
Department: Paraeducators
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Work Year: 10 months
Salary Schedule: Para – 188 day
SUMMARY: Under the direction of a certified teacher, provide support to students with special education needs within the assigned classroom by assisting with students’ individual medical and personal needs; practicing and reinforcing learning concepts with individual and/or small groups of students; assisting students in reaching academic, personal, and behavioral goals; adapting classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials as directed; collaborating with teachers to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs); monitoring and documenting student activities and behavior; and providing clerical support to teacher(s) and staff. Supports teachers and students within the PALS, CLAS, behavior intervention, essential skills, life program, progressive/adaptive learning, ADT, EDT, sign support, and other Specialized Assistance programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Tasks Descriptions
1. Under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, guides students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments and personal interactions for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic, personal, and behavioral goals. Monitors and adheres to student’s daily schedule and behavior plan to ensure consistency and academic/behavioral success. Administers tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. to support the teacher in the classroom. Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials and/or makes accommodations under the direction of a certified employee. Models conversations, manners, active listening, organizational skills, problem solving strategies, and everyday interaction to demonstrate appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner and to develop students’ daily living and behavioral skills. Employs and supports appropriate de-escalation and restraint techniques (e.g. MANDT, etc.) as needed to maintain a safe environment.
Frequency:
D
% of Time:
35%
2. Supports the individual medical and personal needs of student(s) as instructed by a health care professional and after attending training. Duties may include administering immediate first aid, oxygen, and medical assistance and performing diapering, tube feeding, toileting, etc.
Frequency:
D
% of Time:
15%
3. Confers with certified teacher to assist in the evaluation of student progress, success, and recordkeeping. Documents student’s daily activities, including behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc., for the purpose of making data driven decisions. Provides verbal feedback and/or written documentation and reports observations and incidents related to specific students. Maintains manual and electronic files and records as required.
Frequency:
D
% of Time:
10%
4. Collaborates with teachers to implement and meet Individualized Education Plan (IEP) objectives. Observes students throughout the course of the school day to evaluate progress toward IEP objectives and/or implement accommodations and/or modifications for the purpose of maximizing student learning. Attends IEP meetings, as requested, to provide feedback to teachers and/or parents in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
Frequency:
D
% of Time:
10%
5. Monitors and supervises students in a variety of settings, including classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc. Implements various levels of discipline in accordance with school district and building policies for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
Frequency:
D
% of Time:
10%
6. Assists in making copies and obtaining, organizing, and maintaining classroom materials, equipment, and work areas to maximize student learning, provide a safe learning environment, and meet mandated requirements.
Frequency:
D
% of Time:
10%
7. Assists other personnel as required which may include enrolling students, maintaining records, working with other classroom teachers, filing paperwork, organizing rooms, duplicating, laminating, correcting papers, etc.
Frequency:
W
% of Time:
2%
8. Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Frequency:
W
% of Time:
2%
9. Attends meetings and in-service training as required.
Frequency:
W
% of Time:
2%
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Frequency:
Ongoing
% of Time:
4%
TOTAL = 100%
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- No experience required
- Experience working with school age children preferred
- Experience working with children with special needs preferred
- Experience working in a healthcare field preferred
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
- Criminal background check required for hire
- First Aid certification preferred
- Training on delegated healthcare procedures required within the first 30 days of employment
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:
- English language skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Interpersonal relations skills
- Basic math skills
- Bilingual language skills preferred
- Knowledge of child development stages preferred
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
- Ability and willingness to work effectively and compassionately with students with all levels of abilities • Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance expectations and to follow district procedures for absence reporting
- Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, District policies, and building and department procedures
- Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate/required safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
- Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals preferred; required within 2 months after hire
- Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, etc. preferred; required within 2 months after hire
- Operating knowledge of and experience with office productivity programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, etc. preferred
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:
Reports to:
Certified Teacher and Principal
Direct reports:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities
- Responsible for supervising the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom, getting on and off the bus, on recess, on field trips, etc.
BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:
- None required
