Classified - Special Education Health Paraeducator

Special Education Health Para educator

Location:

Deer Pointe Elementary

Schedule:

7.5 hours per day, Student Days

Position Available:
Start August 12 with some training possible prior to start date or as soon as possible

Perks:
At FPS, you'll be working with a team dedicated to our students and community. Feel good, every day, about what you do - whether you're helping students read, providing them nourishment, making sure the lights are on, or any of the countless other ways our employees work toward our mission. We're all in it together!

Compensation:

• $20.49 - $22.62 per hour, starting, depending on experience.
• If bilingual (English/Spanish) $22.62 - $24.99 per hour, starting, depending on experience.

Benefits:

• State Retirement Pension Plan Membership
• Paid Sick, Bereavement, Civic, and Personal Leave provided
• Paid, employee-only dental insurance provided upon enrollment
• Health insurance eligible - monthly premium rate based on hours per day and compensation rate. If employee declines, a $100/month stipend is provided in lieu of the health insurance coverage
• Eligible for other benefits including vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short term disability insurance, accident insurance, and more

Reports To:

Building Administrator/School Nurse

Application Procedure:
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply . Click on 'Employment' and follow application instructions.

Applications Will Be Accepted Through:
Open Until Filled

All positions are subject to veterans preference

Employment is subject to background check and work authorization

All compensation and benefits are subject to the employee handbook and board policy which determine rates and eligibility.

Fremont Public Schools Job Description

Department:
Instructional Support

Job Title:

Special Education Health Para educator

Requirements:

Education Level:

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

Certification/Licensure:

• Drivers License
• CNA, CMA, or LPN preferred, but not required
• Current First Aid/CPR certificate preferred, but not required

Experience Desired:

• Working with children/students, faculty, and staff
• Experience in medical or care giving settings is highly desirable

Other Requirements:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of basic reading and math skills
• Successful completion of District training and competencies.

Reports To:

Teacher(s), School Nurse, Building Administrator, and Director of Special Education

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:

• Perform classroom support duties under supervision and guidance of classroom teachers and perform health/medical care procedures under the supervision of an R.N. Dispenses medication, provides necessary medical/health care including but not limited to suctioning, tube feeding, decompressing, and cleaning catheterization. Supervises students on grounds and other areas of school building, and school-sponsored activities. Abides by the guidelines established for para educators of the State of Nebraska and the 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…