Overload Paraeducator - Lowell Elementary School Positions

Para educator – Overload - Pay Grade D

Provides assistance to the classroom teacher under the guidance of the directing teacher and/or administrators by:
Assisting with the implementation of lesson plans and behavior & discipline plans, and responding to special needs of the students Participating in building team meetings for students when the para educator has data or information relevant to the process Supervising resource room students for planned or short periods (not to exceed 30 minutes) when the teacher is out of the classroom, and an emergency supervisor is identified and available, unless substituting for the teacher according to the terms of the current classified collective bargaining agreement Helping children needing additional support with academic & behavioral skills Working one-on-one or in small groups reinforcing lessons Monitoring resource room study halls and supervising in-school suspension behaviors during transition and unstructured time Assisting general education teacher during transition of student(s) to their class Assisting with planning and coordinating special events Assisting with the supervision of helping & supporting students in off-campus or community based activities Facilitating communication between individual students and the teacher Correcting student assignments

Provides assistance to the student under the guidance of the directing teacher and/or administrators by:
Implementing education goals through activities Implementing behavior supports across settings in the resource room Supervising students during lunch, on the playground and in other areas of the building and school campus Monitoring students for personal safety Assisting students in using adaptive equipment and assistive devices Assisting students integrate into general classroom settings, academically and socially Preparing for student learning by organizing educational materials and equipment Assisting and monitoring classroom and homework assignments and testing Supervising students in the safe transfer to and from their transport Assisting students with the use of computers in special and/or general education classrooms Assisting students as a job coach Facilitating communication between students Supporting the implementation of and maintaining of home/school communication notebooks

With appropriate training or documented certification, provides special care services to students under the guidance of the directing teacher and/or administrators by:
Using universal precautions when removing and properly disposing of bodily fluids De-escalating student behaviors Implementing specific, targeted individual intervention plans Following program related sanitation policies procedures

Assists with program-related documentation by:
Assisting with maintenance of schedules, charts and student files Assisting with data collection for annual program reports/licenses

Maintains a cooperative and professional relationship with staff and supervisors by:
Establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of the work day Effectively communicating with those contacted in the course of the work day

Collaborative Responsibilities:
Supervises students at the request and guidance of the directing teacher and/or administrator Demonstrates a clear understanding of and adherence to program polices, practices and goals Interacts with colleagues and students in a respectful manner Demonstrates understanding of and compliance with confidentiality practices and polices Other job-related duties as required by the Building Principal

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Licensure High school diploma or equivalent Two years of post-secondary education or Associate…