Special Programs Paraprofessional - (PBIS) - Haysville West Middle School

h1strongJOB TITLE:/strong strongSPECIAL PROGRAMS PARAPROFESSIONAL/strong/h1 pstrongSUPERVISOR:/strong span style="font-weight: 400;"Building Principal and Special Education Administrator /span/p pstrongPAYMENT RATE:/strong span style="font-weight: 400;"According to Educational Support Staff Salary Schedule /span/p pnbsp;/p pstrongQUALIFICATIONS:/strong/p pnbsp;/p ol li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"High School diploma or equivalent./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"One of the following endorsements:/span/li ol li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 college hours) or have a minimum of an associate degree./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Demonstrate knowledge through formal assessment, (e.g. ParaPro Assessment (former assessment) or The Paraeducator Learning Network Assessment (current assessment) within one year from date of hire./span/li /ol li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations (after employment offer is made)./span/li /ol pnbsp;/p h1strongESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:/strong/h1 pnbsp;/p ol li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Engages students in classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing learning objectives./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Assists students in both the special education classroom and in the general education setting./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Assists the teacher with scoring tests, keeping records, and making reports as required by the teacher./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Assists the teacher with the physical set up of the classroom./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Assists with the integration of technology into the classroom./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Assists students in using low vision equipment./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Assists students with adaptive magnifying equipment./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Frequently assists students with basic needs including but not limited to self-care, hygiene, feeding (may include tube feeding), toileting, diapering, dressing, and physical transfers./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Document and/or report any health concerns, whether ongoing (i.e. diabetes, seizures) or emergent (i.e., lacerations, bruises)./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Implements, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by the IEP team./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Understands and implements Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports/span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Assists in collecting data and maintaining records in regard to student performance./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Assists in collecting data and maintaining records in accordance with Emergency Safety Intervention requirements/span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Assists in managing classroom routines and procedures./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Assists in de-escalation of student behavior and teaching replacement behaviors./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Adheres to all procedures and techniques as outlined in the districtrsquo;s de-escalation training and maintaining up to date certification./spanspan style="font-weight: 400;"br //span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Wears protective clothing and utilizes appropriate protective equipment as requested by the supervising teacher and/or administrator./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Documents all instances of injury in accordance with the districtrsquo;s workman comp procedures./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Engages students in communication systems as instructed by the studentrsquo;s SLP and IEP./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of facilitating instruction; recording student information; and/or meeting mandated requirements./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Supports students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, specials, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Provides, under the supervision of the assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring studentsrsquo; success in school./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Assists students with individual assignments and IEP goals./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Provides a structured environment for students by following the schedule of activities that promotes the studentrsquo;s learning opportunities and their independent living skills./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Demonstrates dependability, promptness, and regular attendance in order to establish consistent routines, promote teamwork, and guarantee instructional continuity./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional working environment./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Paraeducators at the high school level may be required to assist and instruct students on job sites./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Paraeducators at the high school level may be required to drive student interns to job sites./span/li /ol pbr /br //p h1strongPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:/strong/h1 pnbsp;/p ol li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Demonstrates required mobility, agility and dexterity to work with students./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Ability to move, lift, pull or push objects./span/li li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Remains attentive to students while working in noisy, crowded environments with numerous interruptions./span/li /ol h1strongTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:/strong/h1 pspan style="font-weight: 400;"At will/span/p pnbsp;/p h1strongPERFORMANCE REVIEW:/strong/h1 pspan style="font-weight: 400;"Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy./span/p pnbsp;/p