Paraprofessionals- Cullman County Schools Job Cullman area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

JOB TITLE:

PARA EDUCATOR

Other job titles that para educator may be known by include (but are not limited to):
Paraprofessional, Aide, Education Technician, Teacher Aide, Instructional Assistant, Classroom Assistant, Education Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, 1:1 Aide, and Teaching Assistant.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Meets state requirements for education qualifications.

Ability to lift materials and supplies, as well as assist in the implementation of an instructional support program with students of varying ages and sizes.

Has effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal communication skills.

Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with District/School staff and students.

Maintain student and District/School personnel confidentiality.

Endeavors to understand and respect the values and traditions of the diverse cultures represented in the community and in the classroom.

Manifests a positive role in District/School and community relations.

Such additional qualifications to the above as the District/School may find appropriate and acceptable and as agreed upon by Kelly Education (KE).

Dress in a safe and appropriate manner as described in the KE Standards of Professional Conduct.

Must successfully complete KE required training (and District/School specific training, if applicable) before starting any special education para educator assignments.

REPORTS TO AND SUPERVISED BY:

School Principal, Director of Special Education Program, Supervisor, and/or Assigned District/School Teacher. Para educator will receive day-to-day and all classroom-specific instruction from the District/School.

JOB GOAL:

To assist, support, and work closely with supervising district/schoolteachers, administrators, and other team members in providing educational benefit for students with special needs.

Dependent upon assignment, but always under direct supervision of District/School employees, this role may be working directly in a special education classroom, working in a general education classroom or environment, and/or working oneon-one with a student or small group of students.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Paraeducators work at all times under direction and supervision of District/School professional employees. District/School employees are responsible for developing curriculum, planning instruction, evaluating academic and behavior progress, developing goals and objectives, providing day-to-day supervision of the Para educator, ensuring classrooms are adequately staffed, and communicating progress to parents.

Para educator provides classroom assistance to students with special needs and to the assigned District/School teacher, who has ultimate responsibility for designing and implementing educational programs, activities and services.

The District/School teacher prepares the lessons, plans the instructional support activities the Para educator carries out, and evaluates the achievement of the students with whom the Para educator is working; and the Para educator works in close and frequent proximity and under the direction and guidance of the supervising District/School teacher(s). Under the guidance of the classroom teacher, the Para educator must:

a) Allow all students to see the on-site nurse or visit the school clinic if and when they request to do so. The Para educator should never make judgment calls as to the authenticity of a student’s request in this regard, unless otherwise directed by District/School personnel;

b) Allow all students to use the restroom if and when they request to do so. The Para educator should never make judgment calls as to the authenticity of a student’s request in this regard, unless otherwise directed by District/School personnel. Bath rooming and;

c) All other personal hygiene supports require a code of human dignity. After being trained by the District/School, the Para educator may need to assist in toileting activities with a student with significant needs. The Para educator will only assist in this regard under the direction and direct supervision of…