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4 weeks ago
This position is responsible for providing support to students with special needs in a regular classroom, resource room, or self-contained classroom. The paraeducator will assist in implementing plans for instruction, monitoring student behavior, and providing information to appropriate school personnel.
Key Responsibilities- Adapt and provide accommodations for classroom activities, assignments, and materials to support students with special needs.
- Aid students in and out of the classroom, including packing backpacks, note taking, relationship building, field trips, and social skills development.
- Assist students with personal care needs due to medical conditions or physical limitations, such as diaper changing, toilet training, and lifting equipment.
- Attend meetings and in-service presentations to acquire and convey information related to job functions and meet established annual state requirements.
- Collaborate with staff to provide necessary support and information related to student progress as established in their Individual Education Program.
- Implement behavioral plans for students as designed by the IEP team to assist in meeting special education students' needs and providing a consistent environment.
- Assist students with challenging and/or aggressive behaviors and implement education and behavioral programming under the supervision of certified staff.
- Instruct students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings to meet Individual Educational Program goals.
- Maintain instructional materials and data sheets to ensure availability of instructional materials and provide reliable information regarding student progress.
- Monitor students during assigned periods within various school environments and/or community environments to provide a safe and positive environment conducive to learning.
- High School diploma or GED
- If the school building is classified as Title I, 48 hours of college credit or the ability to pass the Title I assessment test is required.
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions frequently require the following physical demands: running, walking, sitting, standing, lifting 80 lbs floor to waist, carrying up to 55 lbs, pushing and/or pulling; climbing and balancing, reaching forward and overhead, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity.
Important Employment StatementsThe statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. The District reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity in its programs, activities, or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.
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