Para II Job Coach - Olathe South

POSITION TITLE: Para II - Job Coach

DEPARTMENT/

LOCATION:

Special Services/

STATUS: Classified – Non-Exempt

HOURS OF WORK: 6.5 hours a day

STARTING SALARY: $16.25 hourly

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of students with special needs in the school and/or community environment; assisting students in the practice of employability skills at different job sites; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and performing classroom clerical tasks.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adapts and provides accommodations of classroom activities; assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for special education students to actively participate in classroom activities.
• Aids students in and out of classroom (e.g., packing backpacks, note taking, relationship building, field trips, social skills, etc.) for the purpose of providing assistance to students’ needs and social growth.
• Frequently assists students requiring support in addressing personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations (e.g., diaper changing, toilet training, lifting of students and/or equipment or feeding assistance, etc.) for the purpose of allowing students to function in the school environments.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g., CPR, education strategies, specific disability education, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to the job functions to meet established annual State requirements.
• Collaborates with staff for the purpose of providing necessary support and information related to the student’s progress as established in their Individual Education Program under the direction of certified staff.
• Frequently implements behavioral plans for students as designed by the IEP team for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students’ needs and providing a consistent environment under the direction of certified staff.
• Frequently assists students with challenging and/or aggressive behaviors. Implements education and behavioral programming under the supervision of the classroom certified staff for the purpose of developing new skills for students.
• Instructs students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings (e.g., academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of meeting Individual Educational Program goals under the direction of certified staff.
• Maintains instructional materials and data sheets for the purpose of ensuring availability of instructional materials and/or providing reliable information regarding student progress under the direction of certified staff.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments and/or community environments (e.g., rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, fire drills, assemblies, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive environment conducive to learning. Middle school level para educators may be required to assist students in the swimming pool.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• If the school building is classified as Title I, 48 hours of college credit or the ability to pass the Title I assessment test is required.

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and using district approved crisis intervention techniques.
• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: instructional…