PIZ Intensive SPED Paraprofessional SY

About the role

Special Education Paraprofessionals work with Special Education Teachers to provide students with special needs a free and appropriate public education. Funding for this position may be discontinued when students leave the school or the District.

Responsibilities

• Assist intensive level multiple disability students during the school day
• Assist assigned students in physical tasks and personal hygiene, including feeding and toileting
• Aid teachers in instructional supportive services
• Instruct small groups
• Tutor a student one-on-one
• Aid in classroom management
• Conduct parent involvement activities
• Provide instructional support in the library, media center, and computer lab as needed
• Supervise students on morning and afternoon buses, in the gym, hallways, etc as assigned
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, agencies, and community members
• Assist the student with studies, tutor the student, and monitor student progress
• Prepare instructional material and supplies for the use by student
• Accompany the student to whom assigned when trips are necessary
• Report accidents, assault, destruction of property, and abusive behavior immediately
• Operate all classroom and office equipment
• Adhere to all District policies and regulations

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Earned an Associate's Degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education
• Completed a minimum of two years, equivalent to 48 semester hours, of study at a regionally accredited institution of higher education
• Successfully passed the Paraprofessional Assessment Test (PAT)
• Inupiaq-speaking and cultural experience preferred

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or an equivalent general education degree is required.
• Mathematical Skills and Abilities: Perform basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Reasoning Ability: Resolve practical problems and handle a variety of non-standard situations.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: This position requires six hours of special education training annually.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Work with children with disabilities, ability to present a lesson, experience working with office machines, capable of lifting up to 70 pounds.

Skills

• Effectively communicate (speak, read, and write) in English
• Clearly present information and respond to questions from supervisors, staff, students, and the public in an understandable manner
• Read and interpret procedures, policies, and regulations, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Write routine reports and correspondence

Benefits

Work Year: School-Year
Range and Minimum Salary: Grade 17 $31.45 - $48.85 (Based on Experience)