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Para Educator ACSSThe job of Para Educator - ACSS is done for the purpose of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting 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; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings. This job reports to Teacher/ Building Administrator.Essential Functions:Adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.Administer tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for supporting teachers in the classroom.Administer immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for meeting immediate health care needs.Assist students on and of buses and may accompany students on field trips, as well as, accompanying students on buses, during recess and lunch periods and community excursions for facilitating learning experiences.Assist students in and out of wheelchairs for facilitating positioning, diaper changing and/or toileting.Assist medically fragile or physically disabled students for maintaining students' personal hygiene.Attend meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.Communicate with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.Implement under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.Maintain instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for ensuring availability of items, providing written reference, and/or meeting mandated requirements.Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, on field trips, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.Provide instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities under the supervision of assigned teacher (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for reinforcing instructional objectives, implementing IEP plans, and ensuring students' success in school.Other Functions:Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g. accompanying students, charting student progress, etc.) for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.Job Requirements:Minimum Qualifications:Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/ behavior.ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.Responsibility:Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.Work Environment:The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 30% sitting, 25% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.Experience:Job related experience is desired. Education: Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area. Equivalency: Successful completion of 48 college hours or ability to pass a state approved assessment within 90 days of employment.Required Testing:Certificates and Licenses Continuing Educ. / Training Clearances Criminal Background ClearanceFLSA Status Salary Grade Non-Exempt $16.88 - $17.88Notice of Nondiscrimination:Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.