Special Education Para II

Title

Para-educator II – Special Education

Under the guidance of site administration and a certificated teacher(s), you will work with individual or small groups of students in the general education classroom, self‑contained classroom, or community settings. Your role includes modeling necessary skills for assignments, following educational and behavioral plans, modeling appropriate behaviors, and assisting students with special health care needs. Employees may be assigned to classroom support, lunchroom, playground, and other areas.

• Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher to support classroom objectives.
• Communicate with teachers and district personnel to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Implement instructional programs and lesson plans under supervision, covering reading, math, language comprehension, writing, and computer skills.
• Maintain classroom equipment and work area to ensure a safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.
• Monitor students individually or in groups in various settings (rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus zones, cafeteria, assemblies, field trips) to maintain safety and positivity.
• Promote good student habits and independence to improve student outcomes.
• Review and revise instruction under the assigned teacher for behavioral and developmental goals.
• Document daily activities (behavior, assignments, task time) for daily logs and hourly activities.
• Implement behavioral plans designed by the IEP team, including approved physical restraint techniques, for students with behavior disorders.
• Model conversation, manners, cleanup, listening, and everyday interactions to demonstrate appropriate social behavior.
• Monitor students’ daily schedules and behavior plans for safety and positivity.
• Communicate with supervising staff and direct parents to the teacher for IEP progress updates.
• Respond to emergency situations (injury, conflict) to resolve safety concerns and direct to appropriate personnel.
• Administer basic first aid, medical assistance, and escort students to health care professionals as instructed by a health care professional.
• Assist medically fragile students with mobility, toileting, diapering, bathing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
• Attend meetings and in‑service training (first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, CPI) to acquire job‑related knowledge.

• Assist in finding supports that promote student independence.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Frequent contact with certificated personnel, students, and other district personnel; limited contact with parents.

• Basic math including fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Grammar, punctuation, reading fluency, and comprehension.
• Health and safety standards.
• Oral and written communication using correct English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and math.

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• CPR and CPI certification.
• “Highly Qualified” credentials:
  Associate’s degree, 48 college/university credits, or a passing score on the Para‑Professional Assessment ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Experience providing academic and physical assistance to special students (preferred).
• A Licensed CNA meets the experience and training requirements.

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Nevada Driver’s License. Experience working with special needs children is highly desirable; some positions may require sign language proficiency.

• Strength, dexterity, and coordination to use keyboard and video display terminal for prolonged periods.
• Ability to handle 10‑25 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Capacity to stand, walk, push, pull, carry, balance, stoop, kneel, and perform repetitive fine‑motor activities.
• Mobility to work in typical classroom settings and use standard classroom equipment.
• Professional communication with internal and external members of the school community.

The Douglas County School District does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, or political affiliation. The district is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other youth groups. Legal claims for discrimination are addressed by the district, and accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities are available.

For questions about reasonable accommodations, contact Human Resources. For non‑discrimination inquiries, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at 1638 Mono Avenue, Minden, NV 89423 or (775) 782‑7177.