Paraprofessional - Midway Heights Elementary School

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• Position Title:
  
  Paraprofessional (2025-26)
• Schedule / Grade:
  Paraprofessional / 1
• Job Code: ##STSUP
  309
• FLSA / FTE:
  Non-exempt / 1.0 Full-time
• Calendar:
  Para
• Benefits:
  Eligible
• Contract Type:
  Notification
• Bargaining Unit:
  None
• Revised Date: 05/15/2023

This position will provide appropriate instruction/support to students who require special education services under the supervision of teacher. Paraprofessionals are identified as Level 1, 2 or 3 based on their specific assignment. Higher levels are paid at an increased rate due to the specific nature of the assignment.

• Paraprofessional 1:
  Basic
• Paraprofessional 2:
  Based on the child’s advanced needs
• Paraprofessional 3:
  Public Separate Day Programs Roseta, Bethel

• Prepare student material and reinforce previously taught material as described by the teacher.
• Manage student behavior and classroom organization, implement policies, rules and/or regulations.
• Provide direct caregiving services (i.e., feeding, toileting, personal care) under the supervision of teachers and staff.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students.
• Respond in a calm manner to students displaying aggressive behaviors.
• Meet and/or escort students at designated times.
• Demonstrate a positive and cooperative attitude when performing tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about students and employees.
• Attend and document participation of required yearly in-service training (10 to 15 hours).
• Adhere to district policies and departmental, building and classroom procedures.
• Understand and adhere to Board policies and procedures.
• Para 2’s and 3’s:
  Attend/keep current on restraint and other advanced training, if applicable as directed by the Special Education Director or Assistant Director; apply knowledge and procedures to student situations when appropriate to respond to crises.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of the Columbia Public School District.

All employees of the District are expected to adhere to the policies and regulations of the Board of Education, maintain appropriate certification and competencies necessary for the position, and demonstrate the values of the district at all times. For information on polices, regulations and values, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..cpsk
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Reports To:

Classroom teacher, Building Principal, and Assistant Special Education Director

Supervises:

None

Minimum:
Completion of the 20-hour Substitute Training Course by start date; or Passing of the Paraprofessional Exam by start date; or 60 + college credits.

Preferred:
Official Transcripts with 60 hours of college credit. Prior experience in a school setting and/or working with young people.

Ideal candidate will have a professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Language:
Read, comprehend, and produce written and oral instructions, correspondence, and memos;
Communicate one-on-one and in small groups.

Computation:
Add, subtract multiply and divide using units of American money, weight, volume and distance.

Reasoning:
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions;
Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form;
Solve problems involving concrete variables within standardized situations.

Technology:
Perform basic computer skills including word processing and basic data entry related to student needs on district-provided technology;
Readily utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district;
Adhere to all District policies and procedures regarding technology usage.

Other

Skills and Abilities:

Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, faculty and staff while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries;
Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly;
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Demands:
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