Para-Educator II

Summary: Under the general direction of the site administration and a certificated staff member, the Special Education Para-Educator II will perform a variety of duties in support of instructional activities for students with disabilities who are enrolled in general education or programs designed for students with emotional and behavioral disorders. The Special Education Para-Educator II will assist with instructional related functions; work directly with the students who may require intense behavior intervention; assist with classroom management, perform a variety of routine clerical and supportive activities for instructional personnel, and perform other related work activities as assigned. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Assist the teacher in general education setting or special classes with students with emotional and behavioral challenges and/or other disabilities including mental or physical handicapping conditions. Assist the teacher in instructional related functions and works directly with the students who may require intense behavior intervention. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adults. Exercise initiative and independent judgment regarding a limited number of standardized procedures in working with children in the classroom. Participate in required trainings including the District mandated E/BD training for paraprofessionals as well as nonviolent crisis intervention. Shadow students who may require intense behavior modification therapy and assist identified student(s) to achieve their individual goals. Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and instruction related functions. Under the supervision of a certificated special education teacher or specialist, assist in planning and conducting lessons and other classroom, small group, or one-to-one activities. Monitor and assist students with special learning needs in drill, practice, and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional lessons by instructional personnel. Direct students into safe learning activities and functions, and assist in shaping of appropriate social behaviors. Assist with yard supervision. Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and techniques. Confer with the special education teacher, School Psychologist, or specialist about necessary accommodations and/or modifications needed by individual students in the special and/or general education classroom. Monitor classroom activities when the teacher is briefly absent from the room. Accompany students going from one location to another. Assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aides. Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information. Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional media. Monitor and assist in the remediation of specific learning problems. Assist students with activities to develop small muscle and eye-hand coordination. Help students with projects and work experience activities. Request appropriate assistance for serious pupil injury or illness. Maintain or assist in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment. Assist children with special physical needs. Assist in the development of communication skills, using manual communication, with children who experience language and hearing disorders. Under the supervision of certificated staff, assist in the implementation of the students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Supervise students and assist in maintaining order on the yard, playground, lunch area, and during other school activities such as field trips. May assist with medical emergencies, perform first aid, and administer medication under the supervision of the District Nurse and following appropriate training. Maintain confidentiality of student information. Collect and analyze data on discipline; provide support to staff on progress monitoring; maintain student files for the purpose of records management; assist in completing Behavior Emergency Reports. Perform other related duties in order to accomplish the objectives of the position as assigned. Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills:The position requires knowledge of child development; basic understanding of curriculum and instructional materials used in each of the basic subjects and at various grade levels; basic understanding of special education program and its purpose; knowledge of subjects taught in the District schools, including mathematics, grammar, spelling, language and reading; strong communication skills in both formal and informal settings; good record-keeping, clerical and computer skills; ability to demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups; ability to maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adults; ability to plan learning activities and deliver instruction under the guidance of appropriate certificated staff; ability to provide curriculum modifications and accommodations as requested for individual students. Desired: Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) intervention strategies, and behavior management strategies and techniques relating to students experiencing atypical control problems; interpersonal skills needed to manage crisis situations; knowledge of child development; basic understanding of curriculum and instructional materials used in each of the basic subjects and at various grade levels; basic understanding of special education program and its purpose; knowledge of subjects taught in the District schools, including mathematics, grammar, spelling, language and reading; strong communication skills in both formal and informal settings; good record-keeping, clerical and computer skills; ability to demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age groups; ability to maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with children and adults; ability to plan learning activities and deliver instruction under the guidance of appropriate certificated staff; ability to provide curriculum modifications and accommodations as requested for individual students. Abilities:Requires the ability to follow oral and written directions, and the ability to communicate with students and staff, using patience and courtesy, and in a manner that reflects positively on the District. Must be able to work well independently and as part of a team. Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED. Six (6) months or more of paid or voluntary experience working with children. Licenses and Certificates: Compliance with District skill/competency requirements. Must be willing to obtain nonviolent crisis prevention training and CPR/First Aid training and maintain current certification. Must have mastery of skills presented in the District mandated E/BD training for paraprofessionals. Application Requirements: Resume High School diploma or GED. Salary: Hourly Rate: $19.05 per hour Hours: Varies