Para II Job Coach - Olathe South

POSITION TITLE: Para II - Job Coach

STATUS: Classified – Non-Exempt

STARTING SALARY: $18.50 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:

• Adapt and provide accommodations for classroom activities; assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher to provide special education students opportunities to actively participate.
• Aid students in and out of classroom (e.g., packing backpacks, taking notes, building relationships, field trips, social skills, etc.) to support students’ needs and social growth.
• Assist students with personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations (e.g., diaper changing, toilet training, lifting students and/or equipment, feeding assistance, etc.) to enable students to function in school environments.
• Attend meetings and in-service presentations (e.g., CPR, education strategies, disability education, etc.) to acquire and share information related to job functions to meet state requirements.
• Collaborate with staff to provide necessary support and information related to a student’s progress as established in their Individual Education Program under certified staff direction.
• Implement behavioral plans for students as designed by the IEP team to assist special education students in meeting their needs and providing a consistent environment under certified staff oversight.
• Assist students with challenging and/or aggressive behaviors; implement education and behavioral programming under classroom certified staff supervision to develop new skills for students.
• Instruct students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings (e.g., academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) to meet Individual Educational Program goals under certified staff direction.
• Maintain instructional materials and data sheets to ensure availability of materials and provide reliable information on student progress under certified staff direction.
• Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school and community environments (e.g., rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, fire drills, assemblies, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) to provide a safe and positive environment conducive to learning. Middle school para educators may be required to assist students in the swimming pool.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• If the 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:
  
  perform multiple tasks, upgrade skills as needed; adhere to safety practices; operate standard office equipment and software; prepare and maintain accurate records; use district- approved crisis intervention techniques.
• Knowledge: perform basic math; read and follow instructions; understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions; instructional procedures and practices; age-appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; stages of child development/behavior; safe handling of blood-borne pathogens; crisis de-escalation techniques.
• Abilities: schedule activities, collect data, use basic job-related equipment; work flexibly with others; work with data using defined and similar processes; operate equipment with standardized methods; work with a diversity of individuals; problem-solve to identify issues and create action plans; communicate with diverse groups; maintain confidentiality; set priorities; work as part of a team; handle constant interruptions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions frequently require the following physical demands: running, walking, sitting, standing, lifting 80 lbs floor to…