Paraeducator - District Schools (24-25) Academic School Year - JOB ID# 12538

Paraeducator - District Schools (24-25) Academic School Year

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with helping students to meet instructional goals and objectives or to assist with other duties in the school which add to the overall quality of the school or the educational experience of the students.

Experience working with students with aggressive behavior utilizing behavior management techniques is a must. PMT certified preferred.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists teacher in controlling behavioral and emotional outbursts by employing techniques such as systems of rewards, behavior checklists and time-outs.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies, distributes, and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
• Contributes to the IEP process, as appropriate, and serves as resource for the evaluation team as needed.
• Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• May assist in the training of other Paraeducators.
• Experience working with students with aggressive behavior utilizing behavior management techniques is a must.
• PMT certified is preferred.

Additional Duties

• Assist students with common daily tasks such as eating, dressing, toileting, to include if necessary, diapering.
• Upon completion of required training, take actions, or assist in taking action, to restrain students who are risk of immediate or imminent harm to themselves or others by following school / program approved procedures.
• Assist in implementing physical and occupational therapy plans by working with students to increase range of motion, mobility, and positioning.
• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note : The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications Profile : Title I-funded programs

1) a high school diploma plus two years of college credit, or (2) an Associate of Arts degree, or (3) a passing score on the ParaPro.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment such as personal computers, copy machines, fax machines, and telephones

Travel Requirements

As needed

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Lift greater than 25 pounds.
• Get from kneeling to standing and standing to kneeling with ease and without outside support.
• Kneel on one knee, both knees.
• Get up and down from floor without assistance.
• Bend from the legs with ease.
• Shuffle quickly on your feet front to back, back to front, side to side.
• Works in standard office, school building environments, and on buses or vans.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Physical demands may include moving therapy equipment and helping lift or move students on and off equipment. May include driving to and between assigned sites.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed rather than give an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.

Note : The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and responsibility.

ParaPro Training Classes : CREC hosts a free, in-person training for individuals who are interested in taking the ParaPro exam.

The course consists of 8 sessions, held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and includes a free practice exam. For information on upcoming classes and registration, please email

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