Special Education Paraeducator

ParaprofessionalRate of Pay $20.51 This is a Union position with benefits Health Dental 403b Pension Life Insurance Paid time Candidates Must Have: Two years of college (Associate's Degree), or 60 college credits, or have passed the Para Praxis Test Preferred Experience: Assists the teacher and/or independently instructs students within small assigned groups or individually, making appropriate adaptations and modifications in academic, social, vocational, and survival skills. Works with students to maintain appropriate behavior in classroom settings using behavioral modification techniques. Assists with student discipline using positive "time out" approach, when appropriate. Performs various clerical duties associated with classroom and mainstream, including support of PT, OT, and PE specials. Assists the teacher with informal student assessment, prepares IEP report cards, activity record, charting and Discrete Trial Program in a special setting. May monitor class for a short period of time in the absence of the teacher. Performs other related duties as assigned.Position Title: PARAPROFESSIONAL Reports to: Administrator/Director Special Education/Pupil Services Approved by: Board of Education Date: May 13, 1998 Rev: October 6, 2004 Rev: April 18, 2015 Rev: May 11, 2022 POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Principal/Teacher/or Director of Special Education/Pupil Services, assists in the instruction of special needs students.GENERAL DUTIESAssists the teacher and/or independently instructs students within small groups or individually, making appropriate accommodations and modifications for academic, social, vocational, and independence skillsAssists in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students and monitors their progressWorks with students to maintain and develop appropriate behavior in classroom settings using behavioral modification and/or physical management techniquesAssists certified staff with the preparation of instructional materials to support students across all settings, including related services and specialsProvides support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to allow them to fully participate in activitiesCollaborates with general education and special education teachers as well as related service providersAssists the teacher with informal student assessment, collects data used for progress monitoring and charting for a Discrete Trial Program in a special settingMay monitor class for a short period of time in the absence of the teacherParticipates in professional learning on Teacher Collaboration DaysSupports students in the activities of daily living such as eating, toileting, transporting and other routine self-care tasksPerforms other related duties as assignedREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of the requirements, practices and procedures involved in instructing special needs students both in small groups and individuallySkill and sensitivity to work with students with emotional, physical or learning impairments requiring patience, understanding, affection, and firmnessAbility to informally assess student behavior and recommend improvementsAbility to discipline students in a positive but firm manner when requiredAbility to monitor classes in the absence of a teacherAbility to work cooperatively with students, staff and parents while maintaining confidentialityQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty 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. Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality are essential for this position.EDUCATION AND/OR ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAININGHigh School diploma or GED AND Two years of college credit (60 credits) OR an Associate's (or higher) degree, OR have successfully passed the Paraprofessional Assessment testOne-year experience working with or training to work with children with disabilities requiredCollege credits with emphasis on child growth and development or related areas, is preferredDemonstrates strong basic skills in English, reading, math, writing and other subjectsMay be required to participate in specialized training in order to support IEP objectives in the classroom and/or other areasLANGUAGE LEVELAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to understand the integrity and confidentiality of certain matters pertaining to the work of the system.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESUnderstands children and their social and emotional needs. Displays good judgment and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate with individuals with a wide range of ages, abilities, and backgroundsPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to sit or stand at an assigned location, walk long halls, work continuously for extended periods of time, bending, reaching, lifting students with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described along with the physical demands are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.