Asst Para - LRE (2026-2027 School Year)

• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts
• Provides a safe and healthful environment for students and staff
• Directs activities designed to reinforce concepts for individuals or small groups
• Assists students with individual assignments
• Works with teachers to modify activities to meet individual student's needs
• Assists teachers in collecting data and maintaining records regarding student performance
• Assists in the maintenance of learning centers and instructional materials
• Assists in managing classroom routines and procedures
• Assists in the integration of technology into the classroom
• Provides feedback to students and teachers
• Assists with student engagement with the curriculum
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality of information regarding students and staff information and issues
• Models appropriate behavior for students
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and organize
• Assists in caring for student's medical needs when under supervision of the school nurse or other appropriate professional
• Assists students with basic needs including but not limited to self-care, hygiene, feeding (may include tube feeding), toileting, diapering, dressing, and physical transfers
• Acquires a minimum of 20 in-service hours annually; after 3 years, a minimum of 10 in-service hours are required

Additional Duties

• Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Equipment

• May require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine
• Must always comply with USD 259's guidelines for equipment use

Travel

• Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required

Physical and Mental Demands

• Able to work in various weather conditions
• Able to react immediately to an emergency situation for the safety and welfare of the students and staff, which may include the use of physical restraint techniques
• Able to walk long distances, stand for long periods, bend, twist, stoop, climb steps, and reach overhead
• Possess the manual dexterity, physical ability, and stamina for a full day of physical activity
• Able to see and hear well
• Able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 20 pounds on a regular basis

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
• Ability to perform as an effective team player
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
• Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
• Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Interrelations

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service

Employee Punctuality and Appearance

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

Qualification Profile

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Paras working in a Title School must have a minimum of 48 accredited college credits verifiable with a transcript or pass a state approved assessment
• Requires participation in New Para Orientation, in-service, training or course work in first aide, symptoms of child abuse, and/or symptoms and signs of illness
• Requires knowledge of and literacy of various sign language modalities, Braille, NCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) and/or other special skills