CHS Special Education Program Para Educator
Job Title: Special Education Para Educator - 6 Hrs/Day
Reports to: Building Principal
Bargaining Group: CCA
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Terms of Employment: 6 HOURS P/DAY
PAY: CCA $24.59-$27.66 per hour based on experience
Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or GED; You must upload a copy of your HS diploma or GED
- Meet ESEA Para-professional Qualifications (72 Quarter Credits from an Accredited College/University or passing the ETS Test)
GRADE LEVEL: PRE-12
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum computer/technology skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
- Ability to handle stress/anger/conflict situations
- Enjoys working with students
- Sound decision making skills
- Responsible and punctual
RESPONSIBILITIES:
FOLLOW DISTRICT, LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL STATUTES RELEVANT TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
- School District Policy and Procedures
- Building emergency procedures
- Complete appropriate reports/documentation as applicable
MAINTAIN AN APPROPRIATE AND LEGAL LEVEL OF CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION REGARDING STUDENTS, STAFF AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS HAVING BUSINESS WITH AND ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL
- Exhibit ethical behavior at all times
- Follow confidentiality procedures
MAINTAIN A SAFE, CLEAN, AND ORGANIZED ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF
- Assist in disinfecting equipment
- Assist in arranging chairs and classroom furniture
- Assist in setting up and taking down classroom
- Assist in taking inventory of classroom materials
- Order supplies as specified by the teacher
- Create and update student files
SET-UP FOR DAILY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
- Prepare classroom supplies/materials
- Supervise student(s)
- Locate materials for teacher requests
- Preview new computer programs
- Collect samples of student work for IEP meetings
- Record daily grades/grade reports as assigned by the teacher
- File students' completed work
- Take student classroom attendance daily
- Take student attendance at school assemblies
- Prepare lesson plans for Special Ed. Assistant Substitute
- Add new students to computer programs as needed
- Provide continuity during teacher's absence
PREPARATION TO ASSIST THE CLASSROOM TEACHER WITH INSTRUCTION AS ASSIGNED
- Prepare, collect and organize daily materials
- Assist in the preparation and delivery of lesson materials
- Correct student assignments
- Create instructional materials
- Review Students' objectives and write lesson plans
- Write assignments on the board
- Tape books for audio learning
- Document daily activities of students
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES, GAMES, ETC. FOR THE STUDENT, AS ASSIGNED BY THE TEACHER
- Assist students with cutting, gluing, etc.
- Read stories to students
- Provide small group or 1-1 instruction
- Provide specially designed instruction as per IEP for each student
- Provide instruction on use of computers
- Assist students with 1-1 interaction and modeling
- Reinforce OT, PT, and Speech goals according to the IEP
- Assist with the construction of student-generated bulletin boards
- Observe students' performance
- Administer timings for academic practice
- Administer and score assessments
- Assist students in preparing for classroom tests
ASSIST WITH THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF CHILDREN
- Assist with special needs equipment including walkers, wheelchairs, etc.
- Help students enter and exit the school bus
- Escort/assist students in the school environment
MAINTAIN POSITIVE COMMUNICATION AMONG STUDENTS, PARENTS AND SCHOOL STAFF
- Identify students' interests in order to use with instruction and to maintain contact
- Communicate with the teacher
- Check book bags for notes and or any parent-to-school communication
- Confer with teachers and specialists relevant to student needs
- Attend meetings when required
- Schedule and notify the teacher of IEP meetings as requested by the teacher
ASSIST WITH THE INSTRUCTION OF PERSONAL HYGIENE
- Educate students about personal hygiene
- Help with toilet and toilet training
- Remind students to wash hands
- Wash student faces and wipe noses
- Change soiled clothes when necessary
MONITOR AND PROVIDE POSITIVE DISCIPLINE AS NECESSARY
- Supervise students in cafeteria/playground/lunch/activities as appropriate
- Document student behavior as appropriate
- Attend behavioral issues firmly, but positively
- Be available to assist the teacher with any discipline problems
- Follow school-wide discipline plan and procedures
CONTINUE JOB PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Participate in appropriate in-service programs/educational opportunities
- Read and study new or updated job-related resources
PERFORM DUTIES WITH A HIGH DEGREE OF COURTESY AND RESPECT
PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR/SUPERVISOR
Job Conditions
Persons holding this position:
- Must pass a criminal background check that meets required state, federal, and Clarkston School District standards.
- Will have occasional evening hours during school functions as assigned
Requirements by Percentage of the Workday
Physical Requirements Environmental Exposure
0-10% 10-25% 25-50% 50-75% 0-10% 10-25% 25-50% 50-75%
Lifting - X - Hot - X
Standing - X - Humid - X
Walking - X - Cold - X
Running - X - Wet/Damp - X
Bending/Crouching - X - Machinery* - X
Kneeling/Crawling - X - Risk of burns/chemical exposure - X
Outside elements (sun, rain, etc.) - X
Loud (above normal class level) - X
Lifting weight
0-10% 10-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75-100% Machinery 0-10% 10-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75-100%
Less than 10# - X - Copy machine - X
10-