Salary - $11.91 per hour until successful completion of six month probation, then $13.24 per hour

Grade Area: 10 - 12 SPED

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

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Purpose Statement:

The job of Special Education Paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of assisting in the supervision and instruction of special needs students, under the supervision of a certificated teacher, in a special education classroom or one on one; assisting students in performing their academic studies, daily living and special health care activities; monitoring student in a variety of different settings e.g. classroom, between classes, playground, field trips, cafeteria, etc.; and providing clerical support to teacher.

Directly responsible to : Classroom teacher, building principal and Special Services Director.

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Essential Functions

Other Functions

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet

changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to

safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and

maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a

variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand

complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions

of the job includes: instructional procedures and practices, age appropriate student activities; safety practices and

procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/behavior.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to

work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate

equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of

individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. In working with others, problem

solving is required to identify issues and create actions plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed

guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the

functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining

confidentiality; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting (able to lift 50 pounds and assisting in lifting over 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience Previous successful experience working with children preferred.

Education High School diploma or equivalent

May be required to acquire a current first aid/CPR card

Must be knowledgeable of Junior High Math and Language Arts curriculum

Personal Qualities Must be able to work well with children and adults alike, and be punctual, dependable

and accountable to task completion requirements. Be self-initiating and self-confident,

Show enthusiasm and friendliness, and possess organizational ability.

Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance and Drug Screening

All new employees must complete fingerprint and drug screening process before employment. The cost to the employee is approximately $100.00

Please complete our Classified Application Click here to download our Classified Application or you may pick up an application at the District's Central Office.