Para Educator - Special Education

HOURS : M-F / 7 : 40 AM -2 : 40 PM

NOTES : 180 Day contract / Benefits include healthcare and retirement / Earn between $14.38-$19.78(based on years of experience) / 4 paid holidays

TITLE : Para educator - Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS :

Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate

Applies to Title I schools only) Completed two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or

Applies to Title I schools only) Obtained an Associate Degree (or higher); or

Applies to Title I schools only) Met rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrated, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness)

• Has the ability to read and follow written directions
• Has one year of experience working with children in an organized setting
• Has and maintains certification in American Red Cross / American Heart Association CPR and First Aid
• Has the ability to lift and assist in moving children of various weights numerous times per day
• Has demonstrated the ability or potential to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and staff

REPORTS TO : Principal and / or Director Special Education

JOB GOAL : To relieve the teacher of tasks so that more individualized instruction can be provided for students

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Be familiar with and follow written guidelines, policies, procedures and directions from supervisor related to job responsibilities
• Successfully completes annually an in-service training program of at least twelve (12) hours
• Assist in setting up daily seat work and learning center
• Check daily seatwork and homework
• Use a variety of learning approaches to work on a one-to-one basis, or in small groups, with students in all academic areas to include math, reading, spelling, science, listening and motor activities
• Operate the following equipment as needed : fluid duplicator, photocopier, laminator, overhead projector, viewer / editor opaque projector, slide projector, film projector, tape machine and record player
• Make work materials and learning aids for class
• Write assignments and work on chalkboard
• Grade papers
• Prepare and type worksheets and tests
• Carry out various secretarial duties needed by teacher to include maintenance of routine paperwork, filing, documentation, report cards
• Help administer testing
• Implement IEP objectives
• Monitor IEP objectives
• Manage student behavior as directed by teacher
• Assist students who have been out due to an absence
• Attend regular classes as directed by teacher
• Work on self-help skills
• Take students to the bathroom, and if necessary, change diapers and carryout any / all process for toileting
• Follow catheterization and other procedures, after training by School Nurse
• Generally assist with physical management of children with disabilities
• Implement fine and gross motor activities under the supervision of the occupational or physical therapist
• Assist speech therapist by giving follow-up articulation and language skills
• Assist occupational / physical therapist by providing routine exercise programs as directed by therapist
• Supervise part of class while teacher works with other students
• Facilitate Community Based instruction
• Participate in in-service training as provided by the School District
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully certified teachers
• Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

• Hourly ( Grade 04 )
• 6.5 hrs. per day
• 32.5 hrs. per wk.
• 180 days
• 9 ¼ months
• Board approved 8-8-02, Revised 1 / 9 / 2014, Revised 6 / 9 / 2016, Revised 6 / 13 / 2019
30+ days ago