Parapro (SPED) Self-Contained Full Time - Meadowlark

JOB SUMMARY

The Paraprofessional (Special Education)- Self-Contained helps students navigate everyday challenges by developing and aiding students' daily living, motor and behavioral skills, including but not limited to feeding and toileting, provides one-on-one support to students who may be medically fragile and have severe disabilities. Under the direction of a Special Education teacher, assists in the supervision and instruction of special education students in specific classes such as Diagnostic Kindergarten/1st Grade, Academic Support, Behavior Support, and Essential Elements, data collection and Medicaid documentation. To be successful in this role, the incumbent must demonstrate a high level of patience and the ability to maintain a calm and nurturing demeanor in high-stress situations.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fingerprinting and successful completion of a criminal background check required.
• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Must be Highly Qualified to be considered for the position and have completed one of the following:
• Completed at least two years at an accredited higher education institution (minimum 48 semester hours).
• Obtained an associates (or higher) degree from an accredited higher education institution.
• Satisfied a rigorous state or local assessment (Parapro Assessment/PRAXIS ETS) with a score of 460 or higher.
• Higher education institution official transcripts, or college diploma, or a copy of the Paraprofessional Assessment must be provided with your application or upon a contingent offer of employment.
• CPR & First Aid Certificate within 2 months of hire.
• Attend Safety Care Training and Annual Health Services Training.
• Effective communication skills with both children and adults, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English; proficiency in grammar and punctuation.
• Experience using standard office equipment (e.g., phone, copy, fax machines etc.) and Microsoft Office.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a K-12 special education or public employment environment.
• Spanish or other language proficiency, including ability to read, write, speak, and understand.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with students who may have significant behavior, academic, or personal health care needs, which include feeding, toileting, moving, rolling, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Train to provide instruction to students 1:1 or in small groups to work on IEP goals or other materials as directed.
• Use knowledge of age-appropriate activities and stages of child development to implement classroom management techniques, provide classroom interventions and a variety of activities (e.g., constructive play, learning in small groups, behavior modification activities, etc.), while managing time effectively.
• Collect data pertaining to student behaviors, academics, and self-care. Document your duties with students to support Medicaid funding under the supervision of the teacher.
• Perform record-keeping and clerical functions using basic job-related equipment (e.g., copying, grading, etc.) to assist teacher and administrator.
• Support in helping students get safely on and off the bus in the AM/PM, administer assessment instruments under the direction of teacher; confer with teacher to assist in evaluating student progress and implement student objectives, operate physical education equipment and supervise playground activities using standardized methods, support classroom teacher in monitoring students out in the community during school-sanctioned events, report incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) to maintain the personal safety of students and adhere to district policies, procedures, and state law, administer first aid/CPR to students when necessary and adhere to safety practices, perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and ratios, read a variety of manuals, and write documents following prescribed formats, participate in various meetings and workshops as assigned to convey and gather information required to perform functions; present information to others; attend additional training opportunities as needed, independently interpret guidelines, maintain confidentiality, be attentive to detail, and adapt to changing work priorities and work with frequent interruptions, as required, support a team environment by collaborating with own and other work units to effectively perform duties, work under limited supervision; utilize time-management and prioritization strategies; accurately process detailed information; meet deadlines, maintain regular and predictable attendance to fulfill job requirements efficiently and effectively, communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse individuals and groups of people while maintaining confidentiality and building positive working relationships with employees and stakeholders, perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

EMPLOYEE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Parapro Physical Demands Form

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations.