Special Education Para​/Driver

Job Description

It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies, or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

JOB TITLE: Special Education Para/Driver

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma
• First aid/CPR certificate desired
• Must pass a DOT physical
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator;
Special Education Teacher

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator, Special Education Teacher

JOB GOAL: Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: School year only

EVALUATION: Special Education Teacher and Building Administrator

NOTE: This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment.

• Consistent and punctual attendance
• Assist the special education teacher in helping students with disabilities
• Listen to students read, and read to students
• Help students with make-up work
• Assist in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.
• Assist students in interpreting and following the directions of the teacher
• Reinforce the social skills the teacher has taught
• Alert the teacher to the needs of students
• Assist the teacher in checking the progress of individuals
• Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms, and other assigned activities
• Assist with the physical and health needs of the children
• Inventory books, materials, and equipment
• Assist when emergencies arise
• Check the bus/van before each operation for mechanical defects and notify the proper authorities in case of mechanical failure
• Follow guidelines for loading/unloading students
• Transport only authorized students
• Obey all traffic laws
• Keep to the assigned schedule
• Maintain discipline when students are on the bus/van and report undisciplined students to the proper authority
• Discharge students only at authorized stops
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses/vans
• Keep the assigned bus/van clean
• Report all accidents and advise about all possible safety problems
• Perform other delegated responsibilities assigned by the teacher or administrator

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in organization, leadership, and human relations
• Visual and auditory skills for dealing with students

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.01 Per Hour

Job : 5793836