Support - Special Education Paraprofessional - Full-time

pstrongPonca City Public Schools/strong/p pJob Description/p pstrongSpecial Education Paraprofessional/strong/p pemnbsp;/em/p pnbsp;/p pstrongDate:/strongnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; July 1, 2016/p pnbsp;/p pstrongReports to:/strongnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Assigned Teacher, Building Principal, and Director of Special Services/p pnbsp;/p pstrongSupervises:/strongnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; N/A/p pnbsp;/p pstrongQualifications:/strongnbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp;48 Hours College Credit uOR /uPassing Score on Paraprofessional Test/p pnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; High School Diploma or Equivalent/p pemnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; /emCompletion of Paraprofessional Training as Required by the OSDE/p pnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; CPI Certificate/p pnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; CPR and First Aid Certificate/p pnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;/p pstrongJob Goal:/strongnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Provides adult support to a small group of students or one-on-one with an individual student to assist the student in unique educational goals./p pnbsp;/p pstrongEmployment Terms:/strongnbsp;169 day Contract, 6.75 Hours per Day, Exclusive of a Lunch/p pnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/p pstrongFLSA Classification:/strong Nonexempt/p pstrongEvaluation:/strongnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Annually by Site Principal/p pstrongPhysical Demands:nbsp;nbsp; /strongThis is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA ndash; it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed.nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position./p pnbsp;/p pemRegular Requirements:nbsp; /emStand for extended periods; walk; twist at the neck and trunk; bend and reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; nbsp;repetitive use of fingers and hands to grasp and/or operate equipment and demonstrate lessons to students; lift/move up to 50 pounds/p pnbsp;/p pemOccasional Requirements:nbsp; L/emift/move up to 100 pounds/p pnbsp;/p pemVisual Requirements:nbsp; /emClose, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus/p pnbsp;/p pemHearing/Speaking Requirements:nbsp; /emAdequate to exchange information/p pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pstrongunbsp;/u/strong/p pstrongunbsp;/u/strong/p pstrongunbsp;/u/strong/p pstrongunbsp;/u/strong/p pstronguEssential Duties and Responsibilities:/u/strong/p pnbsp;/p pNote - these duties vary based upon the individual student needs and individualized education plans.nbsp; Typical duties may include:/p pnbsp;/p ol liMonitors students on district provided transportation and assists students getting on or off busses and vans./li liAccompanies students to the cafeteria for meals and assists students with getting and eating meals and cleaning up after meals./li liAccompanies students to classes or therapy services, monitors behavior (intervening as needed), and assists with classwork./li liAssists students with motor, balance, social and life skills./li liAssists students with personal care, including dressing, toileting and diapering./li liMonitors students during nap times./li liCleans and maintains an efficient work area./li liAssists with instruction, errands and copies related to assigned student(s)./li liAttends IEP and other meetings and trainings as requested. nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/li liAlerts assigned teacher of concerns related to the student./li liMaintains confidentiality of student information./li liComplies with all federal, state and local laws, and board policies and procedures./li liUtilizes professional behavior in all school-related interactions./li liAssists teacher in monitoring studentsrsquo; progress toward academic and behavioral IEP goals./li liReinforces learning in small groups or with an individual student, while the teacher works with other students./li liAssists the teacher in observing, recording and charting behavior./li liAssists the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management./li liProvides one-on-one tutoring if it is scheduled at a time when a student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher./li liScores objective tests and papers and maintains appropriate records for teachers./li liCarries out instructional programs designed by the teacher./li liWorks with the teacher to develop classroom schedules./li liOperates and maintains classroom equipment./li liTakes over a class for a short period of time./li liSupervises children in the hallway, lunchroom, and playground./li liTo ensure continuity of services, remote work may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and/or office buildings. An employeersquo;s eligibility for remote work will be determined by the superintendent of schools. Expectations and guidelines for remote work will be distributed by the employeersquo;s supervisor, based on his/her role and responsibilities./li liPerforms all other tasks as supervisor may assign./li /ol pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p