Classified - Special Education Paraeducator (Preschool, 7 hrs​/day) - Elementary

Special Ed Para educator, Preschool
- Washington Elementary

It is the policy of Fremont Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

Education Level:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Post Secondary training is desired

Certification/Licensure:

• Drivers License
• First Aid/CPR certificate desired

Experience Desired:

• Working with children/students

Other Requirements:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of basic reading and math skills

Reports To:

Teacher(s), Building Administrator, and Director of Support Services

Essential Functions:

The essential functions of each employee's position includes (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description.

Basic:

• Assists the teacher in providing instruction to students with disabilities. Abides by the guidelines established for Paraeducators of the State of Nebraska and the School District.

Frequent:

• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to perform and fulfill assigned duties as designated by the supervising teacher.
• Assists the supervising teacher in the collection and preparation of instructional material and equipment.
• Assists with the evaluation, monitoring, and supervision of students' work.
• Assists students in performing activities initiated by the supervising teacher.
• Prepares instructional aids, games, and bulletin boards at the discretion of the supervising teacher.
• Implements behavior management and modification techniques as structured and monitored by the supervising teacher for individual students.
• Assists with various classroom clerical and daily organizational duties.
• Attends professional development meetings and workshops for para educators.
• Respects the confidentiality of information about students and communicates progress or concerns about students to parents or staff only with the authorization of the supervising teacher.
• Exhibits a positive working relationship with students and staff.
• Follows all rules and regulations relating to school and district policies.
• Assists with the physical and health needs of students including but not limited to: feeding, toileting, transferring, positioning, and other special health and personal care needs when applicable.
• Assists in the provision of physical and occupational therapy exercises for students.
• Assists in the loading and unloading of students from vehicles as needed, and supervises students while being transported by district vehicles as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher and/or administrative staff.

Physical Requirements:

NEVER (0%) - OCCASIONAL (1-32%) - FREQUENT (33-66%) - CONSTANT (67%+)

A. Standing - X

B. Walking - X

C. Sitting - X

D. Bending/Stooping - X

E. Reaching/Pulling/Pushing - X

F. Climbing - X

G. Driving - X

H. Lifting: 60 pound maximum

I. Carrying: 1-50 ft.

J. Manual Dexterity Tasks
- Fingering 33-66% - Grasping 33-66%

Specify (manual dexterity tasks):
Ability to operate computer, manipulate keyboard, use scissors and other tools/equipment, operate A/V equipment, copy machines, telephone, etc.

Note:

This position requires considerable physical agility.

Other Requirements (Intellectual, Sensory):
Visual and auditory acuity for student supervisory functions, skills in written and oral communication, and skills in human relations.

Working Conditions:

Inside-Outside-Both:
Both

Climatic Environment:
Primary work environment is heated/non-air-conditioned classroom/building, and at times, work environment will include off-campus sites. (Certain classrooms/buildings may be air-conditioned)

Hazards:
Communicable diseases, classroom, building, furniture, and off-campus sites and equipment, frequent lifting.