SpEd Paraprofessional - Resource

About the role

This position addresses current student needs at Encompass Heights Elementary School. If the current program/school should experience a change in student needs, the individual filling this position may be required to change locations to another school where needs are demonstrated.

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
• Carries out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as designated in the lesson plan
• Coordinates completion of assignments with regular classroom teachers
• Auxiliaries with 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
• Completes daily paper work (i.e. attendance reports, detention slips, student referral slips, various student passes, etc.)
• Tutors students in various subject areas
• Assists 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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
• Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher
• Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community
• Willingness to attend CO-TOP opportunities and other professional learning related to the job
• Willingness to be trained to carry out delegated nursing practices
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required