Paraeducator II - Special Education - At Mattie Washburn Elementary School

Para educator II

HOURS:

5.80 hours per day;
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. and Wednesdays - 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Under the general direction of the site administrator and Special Education Coordinator, and in cooperation with designated certificated personnel, performs the necessary duties to assist in a specialized education area with students who have moderate to severe behavioral, physical and/or medical needs (medically fragile). Examples of duties and responsibilities include:

• Assists the classroom teacher in maintaining classroom control and in assigned instructional areas to designated students.
• Works with students in small groups or on a one-to-one basis, to reinforce basic skills or to supplement classroom work.
• Assists in classroom management.
• Shares observations of students with the classroom teacher(s).
• Under the direction of certificated personnel, assists in various aspects of program implementation and classroom work, including administering tests, correcting and grading student work, and the recording of information.
• Participation in staff meetings, conferences, and other specialized trainings.
• Assists in preparation of materials and lesson plans.
• Obtains supplies and necessary equipment for classroom activities.
• Assists in a variety of activities related to the daily operations of the classroom, such as roll call, lunch count, absences, and out-of-classroom errands.
• Assists physically handicapped students with their equipment (wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, etc.)
• Monitors individual progress of students and discusses problems and improvements with teacher(s).
• Maintains confidential informational and operational records and files.
• Under direction of classroom teacher, communicate regularly with parents/guardians.
• Responsible for on-going feeding, toileting, dressing and assisting students in independent skill development.
• Assists in the implementation of a behavior intervention plan.
• Participate in student related and/or teacher meetings, when requested.
• Maintains necessary records, including data collection and copying materials.
• Performs other related work as required.

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, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of:

• Methods and attitudes required in working with children who have specialized needs
• Correct English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar, and basic math
• Routine record keeping
• Safe work practices and proper lifting techniques and specialized medical procedures such as catheterization and tube feeding
• Basic understanding of behavior management and technology

Ability to:

• Facilitate individual student development
• Assist special need students in developing peer relationships
• Successfully perform the physical requirements of the position
• Understand the needs of physically, emotionally and educationally challenged students
• Maintain the confidentiality of school related information
• Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Relate positively to students, staff, and the public
• Learn and follow the practices, rules, and regulations of the District and to the school which assigned
• Lift up to fifty pounds on a regular basis and occasionally lift in excess of fifty pounds

Experience and education:

• At least two (2) years experience working in an educational setting which provides direct instruction to students
• At least one (1) year training and/or experience in working with special needs students
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Red Cross recognized first aid certificate or successful completion of a first aid course within three (3) months after employment
• Possess or obtain CPR certification

This position requires a pre-placement physical, fingerprinting and CPR/First aid. CPR/First Aid can be obtained during the first 3 months of employment. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Letter(s) of Recommendation (if available)
• Resume