Paraprofessional III -Southside

Elko County School District · Elko, NV · 2 wk ago

TrainingFull-time

Full-time position at Southside Elementary in Elko, Nevada.

Under immediate supervision of a licensed professional, performs a variety of paraprofessional duties related to classroom instruction.

Assists professional in the instructional program.
Assists professional in maintaining discipline and encouraging acceptable behavior.
Assists professional in taking attendance, correcting papers, and presenting instructional materials.
May type and duplicate bulletins, instructional materials, schedules, correspondence, reports, and a variety of classroom and school material.
May assist with the loading and unloading of buses to ensure that students board the proper bus.
May assist students with personal care and sanitary needs.
May assist in feeding students by preparing, distributing, ordering, and administering snacks and special lunches.
May operate a variety of office machines.
May assist and actively participate with physical education activities.
May contribute to reports on student progress, behavior, and performance.
May keep records and administer medication to students per parent authorization.
May assist students with daily assigned activities.
May perform CPR/AED when necessary.
Completes standard district/school forms.
Conforms to safety standards as prescribed.
Performs other tasks related to the position as assigned.

High school graduation or equivalent (e.g., GED, college, technical or trade school transcript, foreign equivalency).
One of the following:
- Associate Degree from an accredited college or university;
- Completed 48 semester hours of credit from a college or university; or
- A minimum passing score of 460 on the Educational Testing Service (ETS) para-pro assessment.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certificate from either the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or other similar organization. Certification must be maintained for the duration of the assignment. Certification training must be in-person and include a hands-on component (online courses will not be accepted).
Knowledge of CPR/AED and universal precautions.
Ability to deal with unusual behavior and crisis situations.
Ability to work effectively with all types of students.
Ability to learn and apply school rules, regulations, and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply oral and written instruction.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to perform several different tasks and determine priorities.
Ability to plan and organize work.
Ability to perform routine record keeping.
Ability to work cooperatively with employees, students, parents/guardians, and the public.
Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.

Foreign Language (Bilingual Programs).
Verified typing score of 35 words per minute net.
Physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
Personal characteristics including poise, perspective, integrity, flexibility, and personal appearance necessary for success in the Elko County School District.

Strength: Sedentary to heavy – exert force of 10-100 lbs., occasionally/frequently/constantly.
Physical demands may involve climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, reaching, handling, and lifting.
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment.
Involves hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
Vision: Frequent near acuity and depth perception; occasional far acuity. Vision to read printed materials, VDT screens, or other monitoring devices.
Environmental conditions: Exposure to climate-controlled office settings to outside weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat.
May involve exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to very loud and occasional to frequent time periods.
Hazards: Furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand-operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).
Examples of equipment/supplies used to perform tasks: Computers, printers, typewriters, fax machines, calculators, copy machines, telephones, school supplies, etc.

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