Para Special Education Low Incidence (2025-2026 School Year)

pstrongJob Title:/strong Para Sped Low Incidence/ppstrongPosition Function:/strong Under the supervision of an administrator and direction of a certificated/licensed staff, assist the teacher in the education of students including instructional assistance, organization, record keeping, and management of student behavior, classroom safety, and communication with students, support staff and parents./ppstrongEssential Performance Responsibilities:/strong/pul liSupervises students in class setting as directed by the teacher or other staff /liliAssists in managing classroom routines and procedures /liliAssists in the interventions to redirect behavior, assesses crisis situations and intervenes to defuse situations, documents any occurrences, provides feedback to develop positive self-esteem of student /liliAssists the teacher by supervising school activities on or off campus during the course of the instructional day /liliAssists in the implementing of student behavior plan /liliAssists students to and from assigned areas within the building to facilitate integration efforts /liliAssists the teacher in the physical setup of the classroom for group instruction, projects, and activities /liliAssists in the integration of technology into the classroom /liliUses a slate and/or stylus or have a willingness to learn these skills /liliAssists students in using low vision equipment /liliAssists students with adaptive magnifying equipment /liliParticipates in effective teaming skills, collaboration, conflict resolution and communication /liliProvides individual and/or group instruction which may include regular education students in academic areas after initial instruction by teacher /liliIs assigned to a regular classroom program where special education students are assigned /liliProvides feedback to students and teachers /liliAssists students through the use of questioning and discussion techniques /liliAssists with student engagement with the curriculum /liliAssists students with the integration into regular education classroom /liliEvaluates student progress on work assignments and shares information with teacher /liliAssists the teacher with the designing and/or planning of instruction and follow through /liliAssists with scoring tests, keeping records and making reports as required by the teacher /liliDemonstrates knowledge of district resources /liliPrepares instructional materials and/or learning centers /liliAssists in the planning for the Individual Education Plan (IEP) /liliMaintains high level of confidentiality of information regarding students and staff information and issues /liliModels appropriate behavior for students /liliDevelops and maintains a professional rapport with classroom teacher and other staff /liliDemonstrates sensitivity to the needs of students, staff, and parents /liliCommunicates with students, parents, instructional and support staff by letter, phone, e-mail, fax or personal contact as directed by the administrator or classroom teacher /liliObserves and charts student behavior and assist in discipline of student as instructed by the teacher. /liliDemonstrates the ability to prioritize and organize /liliAttend sand participates in staff meetings, PLCs and parent conferences as required /liliAcquires a minimum of 20 hours of in-service annually. After 3 years a minimum of 10 in-service hours is required. (Paras are encouraged to take advantage of in-services provided by the building or district.) /liliAssists students to and from buses and assisting the drivers until departure time /liliAssists in the transportation of students /liliAssists in caring for student's medical needs when under the direct supervision of the school nurse or other appropriate professional/liliAssists students with basic needs including but not limited to self-care, hygiene, feeding, (may include tube feeding), toileting, diapering, dressing and physical transfers /liliPossesses the manual dexterity, physical ability and stamina for a full day of physical activity /liliAssists and supervise students to and from assigned areas /liliDemonstrates typing skills /liliDemonstrates the ability to interline all Braille material for tests and daily lessons/li/ulp/ppstrongAdditional Duties:/strong Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor/ppstrongEquipment:/strong This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with USD 259's guidelines for equipment use./ppstrongTravel:/strong Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required./ppstrongPhysical and Mental Demands:/strong/pul liBe able to work in various weather conditions /liliBe able to react immediately to an emergency situation for the safety and welfare of the students and staff, which may include the use of physical restraint technique /liliBe able to walk long distances, stand for long periods, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps and reach overhead /liliPossess the manual dexterity, physical ability and stamina for a full day of physical activity /liliBe able to see and hear well /liliBe able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds; Be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance /liliBe able to demonstrate good finger dexterity/li/ulp/ppstrongKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:/strong/pul liExtensive knowledge and experience working with students who demonstrate the need for intensive services in one or more of the categorical areas listed above /liliDemonstrated proficiency in developing and delivering training to meet the targeted needs of the identified audience /liliProficient problem solving skills /liliDemonstrated acumen in completing tasks and dealing with situations related to the essential functions of the position /liliExtensive knowledge and practice setting up structured environments /liliSome positions may require knowledge of various sign language modalities, Braille, NCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) or other special skills /liliAbility to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information /liliAbility to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed /liliAbility to perform as an effective team player /liliAbility to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building /liliExhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude /liliUse good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments /liliDisplay a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality /liliAbility to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance /liliKnowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them/li/ulp/pbr pstrongInterrelations:/strong/pul liContact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors /liliWill be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks /liliWill be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy /liliMust understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues /liliExpected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service/li/ulp/ppstrongEmployee Punctuality and Appearance:/strong/pul liIn order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave /liliAny deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator/liliAll employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position/li/ulp/ppstrongQualification Profile:/strong/pul liHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent required /liliParas working in a Title School must have a minimum of 48 accredited college credits verifiable with a transcript or pass a state approved assessment/liliMust pass the Physical Capacity Test (PCP) /liliRequires in-service, training or course work in first aide, symptoms of child abuse, and/or symptoms and signs of illness /liliRequires knowledge and literacy of various sign language modalities, Braille, NCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) and/or other special skills/li/ulp/ppstrongFLSA Status:/strong Non-Exempt/p