SpEd Paraprofessional - Resource (176/7.5 hr)

About the role

This position addresses current student needs at Timberview Middle School. The individual filling this position may be required to change locations to another school where needs are demonstrated at any time during the school year.

Responsibilities

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Obtains and maintains certifications necessary to support students with special needs
• Carrries out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as designated in the lesson plan
• Coordinates completion of assignments with regular classroom teachers
• Aids individual students in performing activities instructed by a teacher
• Works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher
• Maintains, orders, and organizes inventory of materials in an effective manner
• Collects data for assessment and monitoring purposes
• Completes daily paper work (i.e. attendance reports, detention slips, student referral slips, various student passes, etc.)
• Tutors students in various subject areas
• Aids in preparation, production, and maintenance of materials and equipment as assigned
• Provides initial first aid/emergency care
• Helps to resolve disciplinary student issues
• Removes disruptive, defiant children
• Serves as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team concerning an assigned student
• Performs Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques when appropriate, after training
• Attends meetings and conferences as required
• Attends pre-job training, ongoing training, and meetings as required during the school year in order to remain up-to-date of job procedures
• Laminates all materials as needed
• Performs miscellaneous clerical duties and assists other staff members

Qualifications

• High school graduate - high school diploma or equivalent

Skills

• Adapts to changing technologies and learns functionality of new equipment and systems
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing
• Creates, accesses, inputs, retrieves, and manipulates information in various software systems
• Establishes and maintains accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
• Follows oral and written instructions
• Greet and interacts with the public in a courteous and professional manner
• Maintains confidentiality
• Manages simultaneous demands and sets clear priorities
• Works independently without direct supervision
• Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings
• Computer proficiency including office productivity applications
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and overall district functions
• Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting
• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
• Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher
• Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
• Student-centered and relationship-focused
• Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community
• Willing to attend CO-TOP opportunities and other professional learning related to the job
• Willing to be trained to carry out delegated nursing practices
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required

Benefits

Full-time - Regular