USD Mound Valley Elementary - Instructional Paraeducator

USD #506 Mound Valley Elementary - Instructional Para educator

SEK Interlocal #637 SPED USD
506-Mound Valley Elem – Mound Valley, Kansas

Starting Date: Immediately

Instructional Para educator

Purpose:

The job of the Instructional Para educator was established to assist in the supervision, care and instruction of students with special needs in regular education classrooms, interrelated resource rooms or other special needs settings; to assist in implementing plans for instruction; to monitor student behavior; and to provide information to appropriate school personnel, all under the direct supervision of the Special Education Teacher.

This position may work with students in Early Childhood settings, Elementary or Secondary classrooms, resource rooms, or with speech and school psychology providers. Additionally, it may work with students with mild to moderate disabilities, including deaf/hard of hearing and visual impairments, who can be served in the general education setting.

Responsible to: Special Education Teacher, District Administration; SEK 637 Administration

Experience: Job‑related experience is desired.

Education /

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must have 48 college hours or a qualifying score on the Master Teacher Online Exam within the first 90 days of employment, and 20 hours per year of in‑service training are required.

Clearances: (Required upon offer of/and acceptance of employment)

• Criminal Background check
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in Central Office

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Wages: Based on hourly rate, number of days worked, and completion of required trainings (9‑month school calendar)

• Adapt and provide accommodations of classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher to give special‑education students the opportunity to participate in general education and/or resource room activities.
• Aid students in and out of classroom (e.g. packing backpacks, note taking, relationship building, field trips, social skills) to support their needs and social growth.
• Assist students requiring supports in addressing personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations (diaper changing, potty training, lavatory, hand washing, nutrition) to allow participation in general education.
• Participate in trainings (e.g. education strategies, specific disability education) to acquire or convey information relative to job functions and meet annual state requirements.
• Collaborate with staff to provide necessary support and information related to student progress as established in the Individual Education Plan under the direction of certified staff.
• Create visual aids based on the level of a student’s visual impairment to improve learning.
• Implement educational and behavioral programming under supervision of classroom certified staff to develop new skills.
• Assist students with challenging and/or aggressive behaviors in accordance with general education policies, procedures, and the IEP.
• Instruct students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings within the general education building to meet IEP goals under the direction of certified staff.
• Maintain instructional materials and data sheets to ensure availability and provide reliable information on student progress.
• Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school and community environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, fire drills, assemblies, cafeteria, parking lots) to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to individual student needs.
• Work cooperatively and demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with other paras, professionals, community agencies, and other groups.
• Safeguard confidential information and observe confidentiality requirements.
• Use appropriate behavior‑management techniques to maintain a positive climate for learning.
• Maintain faithful, daily attendance and adherence to work schedules.
• Observe all district and interlocal policies during activities.
• Restrict cell‑phone usage to break and…