Paraprofessional Virtual Support

Please note that this position is to provide in-person support for virtual SPED providers. This is not a remote position.

Purpose:

The Virtual Support Paraprofessional works in conjunction with licensed virtual staff members, such as school psychologists or speech-language pathologists, to assist in the facilitation of activities such as therapy services, special education evaluations, screenings, and scheduling/facilitating conferencing/meetings.

Building Principal and Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

Non-Exempt, Classified Matrix Column B ($17.00 - $29.94 per hour and a 7.5-hour workday. Hourly wage depends on years of experience in a similar K-12 role.)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience collaborating with colleagues, families, and students from a diverse range of backgrounds
• High level of competence with software systems and all applicable devices. Software system knowledge includes Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Strong, effective written and verbal communication skills with a high level of competency in writing, grammar, and sentence structure
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, staff, and parents
• High level of confidentiality
• Valid driver's license
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the District Office (after an employment offer is made)

• 1+ years of experience working with special education children and/or adults
• 1+ years of experience in coordinating and managing mulitiple schedules

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily:

• Effective collaboration, cooperation, and communication with students, families, and virtual providers
• React to change and frequent interruptions productively and positively, including but not limited to new duties, assignments, and student caseloads
• Observe and follow all school district policies, including health and safety policies
• Work to implement the District’s vision, mission, and goals
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, and virtual providers
• Facilitate and assist with scheduling virtual evaluations, conferences, meetings, and services
• Prepare for virtual facilitation of services by prepping materials, maintaining the physical environment, and managing students all under the guidance/direction of a licensed virtual provider
• Monitor and facilitate student participation to ensure fidelity of implementation during virtual services and evaluations
• Implement strategies as identified by the student’s individualized education plans (IEPs) as directed by the virtual provider
• Maintain regular communication with the virtual provider(s)
• Keep student and personnel records confidential
• Respond to information requested in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner
• Adhere strictly to professional ethics
• Perform clerical duties when requested to include data entry into a computer
• Effectively use technology equipment, virtual platforms, Microsoft Office, and Google Suite
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with parents, staff, and other stakeholders
• Regular and consistent attendance at work
• Travel between buildings on post as needed using a personal vehicle
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administration

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Para Educator to perform the essential job functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job…