Paraeducator: Special Education – Thrive – Park Elementary – CYO

Job Description: 6 hours per day Current Year Only Benefits eligible – Comprehensive Benefit information can be found. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position must have High school diploma or equivalent, AND successful completion of the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Para Pro Assessment, OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education (official transcript is required), OR an Associate’s (or higher) degree (official transcript is required.)

and submit the online employment application. Current school district employees are required to complete the internal online application process. Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled

Under the supervision of the building principal and the special education program teacher, this position assists in the implementation of instructional and non-instructional programs and performs a variety of routine clerical and office tasks in support of a special education program teacher. The position promotes positive public relations for the district. A specific duty roster may be established as needed by the building administrator.

Depending upon the needs of the students in the program, the position may perform any or all of the following duties.

• Monitors student progress and share observations with teachers, other professional staff members and parents/guardians. Assist teacher and students in preparation of student work and program documentation.

• Assist teacher in the daily management, organization, monitoring and safety of children; supervises recess and lunch periods, field trips, locker rooms, study and detention rooms and student arrival/departure activities.

• Collect and prepare instructional and non-instructional materials as directed; assembles worksheets, lessons, art supplies and other materials; create and post bulletin boards; correct worksheets, quizzes and assignments.

• Supervise and conduct individuals and small groups in educational, creative and structured play activities; assists with classwork and assignments; tutors and monitors student activities in the classroom and special sessions.

• Monitor student behavior and progress, and share observations with teacher and other professional staff; may participate in parent-teacher conferences. Administers discipline as authorized.

• Monitors student health. May be required to perform services which maintain personal hygiene of students, such as toileting, diapering and dressing. May be required to assist with adaptive/medical equipment to include tube feeding and catheterization.

• Assist in administering district, state and national tests; maintains diagnostic and test data for teacher; maintains and updates student records, class lists, attendance and other data. Monitors administration of individual academic assessment evaluation.

• May be required to provide basic first aid care to ill and injured students.

• Assist in maintaining physical appearance of classroom; straighten chairs/tables, put materials away after use.

• Acts as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behavior to students; assist teacher in maintaining a classroom conducive to learning.

• Prepares equipment and supply inventories and orders materials as necessary.

• Assist in the supervision of volunteer and student assistants.

• May operate a computer using educational software to provide student instruction and assistance.

• Process and distribute forms, correspondence, worksheets, tests and schedules by using office machines such as a computer, photocopier and other standard office equipment.

• May enter data into computer and maintain various databases.

• Supervises students in educational, supportive and structured activities.

• Attend program meetings and training held on additional days beyond the 180-day school year.

• Maintains files and records. Document activities and progress as required.

• Maintains confidentiality of student information and records.

• Maintain a pleasant, enjoyable atmosphere with student groups.

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• And one of the following:

• AA degree, OR

• High…