Paraeducator-Special Education

About the role

This recruitment is to begin filling positions for the 26/27 School Year. The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year. The District has the right to limit the number of eligible which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list.

Responsibilities

• Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to moderate to the full range of students with special needs in all instructional settings.
• Provide general medical assistance and health care to students with special needs as assigned by the position.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), behavior intervention plans, lesson plans, curriculum, and teaching methodologies.
• Provide routine clerical support.
• Assist a certificated teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students with special needs in a classroom or other learning environment.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with parents and community members.
• Communicate with faculty, staff, administrators, and other approved personnel to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns related to IEPs, student activities and behavior.
• Operate a variety of classroom and office equipment including a computer, copier and laminator as assigned.
• Assist with testing activities including monitoring students during State and other testing activities.
• Attend meetings and in-services as assigned; maintain current knowledge of emergency procedures, first aid, CPR and other matters related to assigned special education areas.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from secondary school or equivalent GED and one (1) year experience working with children with in an organized setting.
• Special Qualifications upon hire for positions at a school site that is supported by Title I funds include: Meet (pass) a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, mathematics OR Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education OR Obtained an associate’s or higher degree (college level) OR Licenses And Other Requirements Valid First Aid and CPR certificates issued by an authorized agency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge Of: Child guidance principles and practices related to children with special needs. District special education instructional and behavioral support programs. Basic IEP and behavior intervention plans, terminology, goals, and objectives. Basic subjects taught including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading. Basic instructional methods and techniques. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct. Safe practices in classroom and playground activities. Operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy and positive communication with students, staff and the school community. Basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques. Legal obligation to fully implement a student’s IEP. First aid and CPR procedures.
• Ability To: Demonstrate flexibility and move from one setting to another to support individual or groups of students. Understand the range of students served and demonstrate implementation of the current research-based practice. Assist with instruction and related activities in a classroom or assigned learning environment. Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students with a range of disabilities and challenges as directed by the teacher. Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and implementation of individual education plans. Perform a variety of clerical duties including typing, filing, assisting with the creation of data sheets and duplicating materials. Understand and relate to students with special needs. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward special education students. Read books to students and assist with reading and writing activities as assigned. Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Operate standard office and classroom equipment.

Skills

• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices related to children with special needs.
• Knowledge of district special education instructional and behavioral support programs.
• Knowledge of basic IEP and behavior intervention plans, terminology, goals, and objectives.
• Knowledge of basic subjects taught including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Knowledge of basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
• Knowledge of safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Knowledge of operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer.
• Knowledge of oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy and positive communication with students, staff and the school community.
• Knowledge of basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
• Knowledge of legal obligation to fully implement a student’s IEP.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR procedures.

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