Secondary Paraeducator - Resource Program

Para educator Position

Resource Support Programs (RSP) are provided to students with identified disabilities who demonstrate an increased need in one or more academic domains. The Para educator's duties will include assisting with special education students ranging in one-on-one to small group instructional activities, under the supervision of the certificated teacher/specialist. Other duties will include assisting with a variety of clerical tasks and the supervision of students assigned.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Tutor individuals and/or groups in specific skills as directed by the teacher.
• When trained, will assist the teacher in administering special instructional and or behavioral programs.
• Communicate and work with related resource personnel.
• Supervise students in accordance with the school and district policies.
• Plan daily/weekly with the teachers and other staff members servicing the same students.
• Assist students and teacher with record keeping.
• Assist the teacher in the communicating with other building/district staff members.
• Assist the teacher in communicating with parents.
• Discuss information pertaining to students with teacher or other appropriate staff within your building.
• Inform the advising teacher to any observed problems or information regarding an individual student.
• Give positive reinforcement to students during the school day.
• Assist with the room maintenance and control of books and equipment.
• Assist substitute teacher with helpful information pertinent to the classroom.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.

Other responsibilities include performing instructional clerical tasks, working collaboratively with District staff and promoting teamwork with co-workers, assisting substitute teacher with helpful information pertinent to the classroom, and practicing effective safety and security within individual work routines.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the following: an AA degree, or high school diploma (or equivalent) and 48 college-level semester credits or 72 college-level quarter credits, or high school diploma (or equivalent) and pass the state approved para educator assessment test. Additional requirements include proficiency in basic spelling, math and grammar skills, and experience and/or training in reading instruction, remediation, and assessment.

Preferred qualifications include experience working with students with disabilities.

Condition of employment includes passing a criminal background check, completing the district's para educator core competency requirements, and working scheduled hours on a consistent basis.

Knowledge of individual education plans (IEP's), English grammar and spelling, basic math, positive behavior interventions, right response and de-escalation techniques, school board policies, and the ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of modern technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency are required.

Ability to work independently and work collaboratively with others fostering a team approach whenever appropriate, maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences, demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility and a commitment to students, practice effective safety and security within individual work routines, develop and maintain positive relations with staff and service providers, follow written and verbal directions with minimal supervision, speak, read and follow written communications in English, perform basic spelling, math and grammar skills, demonstrate the desire, skill and patience to work with students with special emotional, academic and social needs, which may include violent behavior, demonstrate a caring attitude and establish an environment that encourages appropriate behavior…