Special Education Paraprofessional - Rex Elementary School - Full-time

h1span style="font-size: 12pt;"span style="text-decoration: underline;"Job Title/span: Specialnbsp;Education Paraeducator/span/h1 pstrongspan style="text-decoration: underline;"SUPERVISOR/span:/strongnbsp;span style="font-weight: 400;"Assistant Director of Special Services/span/p pnbsp;/p pstrongspan style="text-decoration: underline;"Evaluation Completed by/span:/strongnbsp;Supervisor or Designee/p pnbsp;/p pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"strongSalary Range/strong/span: According to USD 261 Classified Rate of Pay Scale/p pnbsp;/p pspan style="text-decoration: underline;"strongJob Summary/strong/span:/p pThe special programs paraeducator provides direct support to students with significant needs in one or more developmental areas. The individual must maintain professionalism at all times, especially when working with escalated individuals. The individual must adhere to strict levels of confidentiality and implement Individualized Education Plans with fidelity./p pnbsp;/p pstrongspan style="text-decoration: underline;"Qualifications and Requirements/span:/strongnbsp;/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: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; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; a.nbsp;Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 college hours) or have a minimum of annbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; associate degree.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; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; b./spannbsp;Demonstrate knowledge through formal assessment, (e.g. ParaPro Assessment (former assessment) or Thenbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; nbsp; Paraeducator Learning Network Assessment (current assessment) within one year from date of hire./li li style="font-weight: 400;"Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations (after employment offer is made)./li /ol pnbsp;strongspan style="text-decoration: underline;"Performance Responsibilities/span/strong:nbsp;/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 li style="font-weight: 400;"span style="font-weight: 400;"Other duties as assigned./span/li /ol pspan style="font-weight: 400;"span style="text-decoration: underline;"strongPhysical Requirements/Environmental Conditions/strong/span:/span/p pspan style="font-weight: 400;"Physical and emotional ability and dexeterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-pace, high-intensive work environment./span/p pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p