Special Education Paraprofessional Level I

Para Professional, Level I  School Year

The Pleasant Hill School District is currently seeking qualified applicants for a position of Para Professional, Level I for the  school year. Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled.

Education/Ways toward Certification:
Minimum of 60 college credit hours or Passed the Paraprofessional Praxis or Hold a DESE Substitute Certification.

Salary:
Base Salary is $16.65 per hour with consideration based upon experience.

Benefits Offered Include:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance;
District sponsored HSA Contribution; voluntary benefits;
District sponsored Life Insurance;
Paid Time Off; and enrollment in 403b/457 retirement plans.

The job of Paraprofessional Level 1 is done for the purposes of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel;

and attending IEP meetings. This job reports to the Building Principal.

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. (e.g. modify student work to help limit behavior issues while still accomplishing goals, etc.) for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs
• Assists with appropriate behavioral intervention techniques as directed by the supervising teacher for the purpose of ensuring a safe environment for the student and classroom.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Escorts students to/from buses or cars for the purpose of ensuring the safety of all students and staff.
• Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, plans designed by IEP team for students with other special conditions for the purpose of reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written reference, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Maintains confidentiality of students' information for the purpose of following adopted policies and guidelines.
• Performs daily care of students (e.g. diapering, toiletry skills, restrooms skills, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring necessary cleanliness for the care of students.
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implementing IEP plans, and ensuring students success in school.
• Records daily, weekly logs for behaviors, academics and prompts for the purpose of ensuring accurate information is kept on each student.
• Remains with student at all times for the purpose of providing for the safety of student, removing student when necessary and de-escalating situations outside the classroom.

Other Functions:
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Applicants should:
Complete an application through Frontline (click apply at the top right of this job posting) Submit a letter of interest, resume, and three (3) current letters of recommendation with the application The Pleasant Hill R-III School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability or age.