Special Education Program Para Educator
Reports to: Building Principal
Bargaining Group: CCA
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Terms of Employment: 6 HOURS P/DAY
PAY: $24.59-$27.66 per hour based on prior 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
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Meet ESEA Para-professional Qualifications
- 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
- Preview daily plan
- Confer on daily lesson plan with substitute teacher(s)
- Provide plans for substitute if you are absent
- Check wheelchairs/walkers etc. for safety concerns
Set-up for daily and periodic activities
- Prepare classroom supplies/materials
- Supervise student(s)
Preparation to assist the classroom teacher with instruction as assigned
- Prepare, collect and organize daily materials
- Correct student assignments
- Assist student with accommodations/modifications
- Assist other teachers when time permits
Provide assistance with all academic activities, for the student, as assigned by the teacher
- Assist and supervise student in specialists' classrooms and activities as needed
- Scribe and adapt instruction (daily assignments/tests)
- Read orally to student(s)
- Assist student during activities or with preparation of projects as appropriate
- Assist other Special Ed. students in the absence of one on one student
- Assist student in preparation for classroom tests
- Monitor/administer student assessment
- Assist small groups in academic instruction
- Document daily student performance and progress
Assist student in all self-help activities
- Assist student in transitional skills (start of day/non-instructional time/adaptive equipment/etc.)
- Assist and supervise student during field trips/assemblies/lunch and other activities
- Assist in changing clothes for aqua-therapy
- Escort to and from the bus
- Help with toileting and toilet training
- Assist in all IEP goals
Maintain positive communication among students, parents and school staff
- Identify students' interests
- Monitor for notes/homework or any parent-to-school communication
- Confer with teachers, specialists and parents relevant to student needs
- Attend meetings when required
- Implement strategies to achieve IEP goals
- Assist with daily communication between home and school as directed by the teacher
Assist with the instruction of personal hygiene
- Educate students about personal hygiene
- Remind students to wash hands
- Wash student face and wiping noses when needed
- Assist with changing of soiled clothes when necessary
- Make referrals as appropriate (Nurse/counselor /office/outside agencies)
Monitor and provide positive discipline as necessary
- Supervise student in cafeteria/playground/lunch/activities
- Document student behavior as appropriate
- Be consistent fair and positive in all interactions
- Follow school wide discipline plan
- Following behavior intervention plan
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 Environmental
Requirements 0-10% 10-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75-100% Exposure 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
Less than 10# - X - Copy machine - X
10-25# - X - Lift - X
25-50# - X - Laminator - X
50-75# - X - Computer - X
75+# - X
Math Requirement
- Basic math, simple fractions such as measurements, ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division without using a calculator.
- Calculator use
Language Requirement
- Ability to give and receive written and spoken instructions
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Ability to speak to small groups
- Ability to complete reports and correspondence
Reasoning Requirement
- Ability to apply general guidelines to a wide variety of situations with several variables
- Think quickly to address situations
- Attention to detail is essential
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as described in the essential functions section
- Technology (Computer/Telephone/Fax)
Non-Discrimination Statement
The Clarkston School District will provide equal