ISP Paraeducator Pool - Elementary

This job posting is for an applicant pool to fill ISP Para educator positions at multiple elementary locations. Final location assignments will be determined during the hiring process based on district needs and candidate preferences where possible.

ISP is a self-contained program that supports students with significant disabilities. The students in this program need support with communication, following daily routines and learning academic and social skills. Students in this program may also need support with basic hygiene routines and may need support with managing their emotions. As students gain skills, they will also be spending portions of their day in their general education classroom.

NOTE: To be considered for any Para educator position (including Substitute positions), please provide ONE of the following:

• An official transcript from an accredited college or university conferring your AA Degree (or higher)
• An official transcript identifying successful completion of 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits from an accredited college or university
• A copy of your Para Pro Test (Praxis) with a passing score of 455 or higher, or your Pearson Assessment with a score of 220 or higher, or your Master Teacher test must exceed 65%

JOB SUMMARY

The position of Integrated Skills Program Para educator is responsible for assisting teachers with planning curriculum, preparing materials and resources for student instruction, conducting student assessments for placement/progress reporting, and maintaining student records. Paraeducators serving special needs students will be required to assist with student mobility, provide medical support, perform therapy sessions as directed, operate assistive technology, and assist with the implementation of the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).

This position is physically demanding.

Reports to and evaluated by: Building Supervisor or Designee

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under the supervision and direction of a certificated staff member, the para educator will:

• Instruct individuals or small groups to promote student learning objectives (i.e. reviewing letters/sounds, introducing new concepts/strategies, assisting students with self-corrections). This includes assisting with the implementation of students’ Individual Education Plans, including progress reporting and WAAS portfolio prompts.
• Supervise students to ensure safety and well-being (i.e., classroom, lunchroom, recess, safety patrol, bus duty, parking areas). Supervision of special needs students may include students who exhibit unsafe, aggressive, or self-injurious behaviors or have medical conditions that require assistance and supervision.
• Maintain student records/information (i.e. student daily attendance, grades, individual education plans, assessments); assess and monitor student progress; assist in the preparation of reports and documents to meet district and/or state reporting requirements.
• Conduct student assessments to determine student placement and to evaluate progress.
• Assist certificated staff with planning and preparing curriculum, materials, and resources as needed.
• Process students' daily work; correct, grade, and record papers; communicate progress to students and teachers.
• Assist students with toileting and basic hygiene needs; able to perform a one- or two-person lift.
• Provide medical assistance (i.e., suctioning, tube feeding, disbursing medications, and seizure monitoring) and/or therapy sessions (i.e., occupational, physical, or speech language therapy) as directed by certificated staff or health care professionals. This may include medical assistance that requires specific training by a health care professional.
• Provide off-site supervision of students participating in work-based learning programs or athletic activities.
• Attend meetings and training as required to improve knowledge and maintain skills, including those scheduled outside the school calendar.
• Perform other related duties as…