Special Programs Early Childhood Para

Para-Professional Special Education

Position Description

Job Title:

Para-Professional Special Education

Supervisor:
Teacher and Principal

Payment Rate:
According to Educational Support Staff Salary Schedule

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One of the following endorsements:
• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 college hours)
• Have an associates or bachelors degree
• Demonstrate knowledge through formal assessment, (e.g. Para Pro Assessment (former assessment) or The Para educator Learning Network Assessment (current assessment) within one year from date of hire.
• Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations (after employment offer is made).

Essential Functions:

• 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. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
• 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, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of facilitating instruction; recording student information; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• 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.
• Demonstrates dependability, promptness, and regular attendance in order to establish consistent routines, promote teamwork, and guarantee instructional continuity.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional working environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Physical Requirements /

Environmental Conditions:

• Demonstrates required mobility, agility and dexterity to work with students.
• Ability to move, lift, pull or push objects.
• Remains attentive to students while working in noisy, crowded environments with numerous interruptions.

Terms of Employment:
At will

Performance Review:
Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.