Special Education Life Skills Paraeducator

Purpose Statement

The job of Life Skills Para Educator is done for the purpose of assisting, tutoring, and training special education and other identified students with significant disabilities in a classroom or similar learning situation; providing personal care assistance; and performing classroom clerical tasks in support of the instructional process.

Park County School District 6 — Life Skills Para Educator

This job reports to the Building Principal.

• Administers assistance (e.g., suctioning, toileting, diapering) under supervision to support students with cognitive/physical needs, developing daily living activities and behavior skills.
• Assists students with disabilities within the general direction of the teacher — reading, arts and crafts, classroom activities, individual assignments, attending job site visits—providing opportunities to participate in academic and functional life skills activities.
• Attends meetings as requested — in-service training, workshops, IEP sessions— to acquire skills and convey information regarding student needs.
• Collaborates with teachers and staff to provide efficient, necessary and appropriate assistance to students.
• Confers with teachers to evaluate student progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Instructs students one-on-one or in small groups on math, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing and verbal skills to align with IEP goals.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or student files to ensure availability and reliable information.
• Modifies instructional materials or provides accommodations under teacher or case manager direction, in line with the student’s IEP, to support progress toward IEP goals and access to curriculum.
• Monitors students in library, field trips, classroom, lunchroom, bus, job sites to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
• Records observations and incidents to provide documentation and communicate information to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to staff inquiries—administrators, psychologists, teachers, counselors—providing critical information on student progress.

• Assists other personnel as necessary to promote an efficient and effective work environment.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Operating standard office equipment, preparing accurate records, adhering to safety practices, administering basic first aid.
• Basic math and written communication skills, understanding of multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Ability to schedule activities, gather data, consider various factors when using equipment, and collaborate with diverse groups.
• Problem-solving skills, maintain confidentiality, exhibit patience and compassion, manage frequent interruptions, adapt to changing priorities, organize tasks, and work as part of a team.

Responsibility

Work under direct supervision using standardized procedures; provide information/advice to others; operate within a defined budget; collaborate with other work units.

Work Environment

Requires significant lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity. 20% sitting, 50% walking, 30% standing; minimal temperature variations; light exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience and Education

Job-related experience desired; high school diploma or equivalent required.

Required Testing

District Proficiency Test or AA Degree or 60 college/university credits.

Continuing Education / Training

• First Aid and CPR
• M.A.N.D.T. Training
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training & Testing
• Diabetes Training & Testing
• Homeless Training & Testing
• 20 Hours District Approved Para educator Training

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt.

Salary Range

$21.70 - $34.20.