PK Paraprofessional (Sp Ed)

About the role

A Paraprofessional (PreK - Sp Ed) is needed to assist in the classroom and supervise students in various settings at Clay Elementary. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, Paraeducator Certificate, and experience working with students with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists with small groups and/or individual student instruction and supervision.
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Operates standard school equipment.
• Completes clerical tasks as assigned.
• Reads and comprehends at the student's grade level or above.
• Communicates effectively with all staff.
• Reports to assigned center as scheduled.
• Implements daily activities and maintains a clean, sanitary, orderly and safe environment.
• Serves as a positive role model for the students.
• Attends required staff meetings.
• Completes annual Bloodborne Pathogens training.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Paraeducator Certificate from the Iowa Department of Education.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully work with the needs of all Pre-K thru 12th Grade students.
• Successful completion of physical, criminal background and child abuse registry check, and pre-work screening at time of hire.
• Experience working in an educational setting.
• Ability to obtain required training, including but not limited to the following: certification to administer medication to students, American Heart or Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification, Crisis Prevention Institute Training (CPI).

Qualifications

• Desired successful work or volunteer experience with disabled population.
• Supervisory experience with school age children.

Skills

• Positive motivation and effective communication.
• Patience and ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Confidentiality and student privacy.
• Physical demands suitable for working with children and adults.
• Knowledge of program policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to waist level.
• Ability to work with interruptions during a work shift.
• Ability to work with students with different personalities, capabilities, and physical and mental limitations.
• Willingness to come into contact with body fluids such as urine and feces, blood and nasal secretions and contagious diseases such as flu and the common cold.
• Physical dexterity necessary to physically interact with children in a playground and classroom environment.

Benefits

The position offers employment based on need. Hours and number of days assigned as needed.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are 8:15-3:45 Monday through Thursday.