PARAPROFESSIONAL
Building & Special Education
Edwards Elementary School
35 Hours per Week

BENEFITS: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 20–22% employer contribution to PERA retirement; paid holidays; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; free CMC credits; and additional benefits for full-time employees.
HIRING SALARY RANGE:

Building Paraprofessional: $18.90–$22.68 per hour
Special Education Paraprofessional: $19.91–$23.89 per hour

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SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential elements of teaching Special Education students (including preschool, Second Language Acquisition (SLA) students, district programs, and/or students in the general education classroom) satisfactorily under the supervision of a special education teacher. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISED BY: School Principal

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:

Provide support in general education settings in order for students to fully participate in class activities with peers. Assist special education students by delivering academic instruction within special education and general education settings. Assist teachers in adapting the curriculum to students’ individual learning level. May assist with administering testing or assessments, may assist with assignments. May provide vocational skills by modeling and assisting students with domestic and clerical duties.
Assist instructor with related paperwork. Implement specialized therapy programs; work directly with therapists on progress and Individualized Education Plans (IEP).
Assist special needs students in performing daily routines, including getting to and from class and bus stops, using toilets, diapering, feeding, medical needs and personal hygiene, including working with trach, feeding tubes, and catheterization. Support behavior intervention plan implementation. Utilize Safety Care techniques and safety monitoring (when trained).
Assists students with classroom activities. Implements the teacher's instruction plan. Performs tutoring, both individually and with small groups to ensure mastering of subjects.
Clean rooms after projects, play and at end of day, wash dishes, do laundry and arrange furniture for following day
Facilitate and encourage speech and language development through the use of alternate communication systems such as sign language or voice activated computer systems.
Assist instructors with preparation of classroom materials.
Assists with special projects. May administer first aide and/or assist students to clinic or nurse.
Act as a substitute teacher in emergency situations.
Supervise students in the classroom, on the playground, in the lunchroom, and on field trips.
Maintain a daily record of student behavior. Provide observations, opinions and feedback to professional staff.
Perform other clerical duties such as typing, filing, copying, answering phones, ordering supplies, and maintaining inventory of forms and supplies.
Use instructional equipment, including computers and audiovisual and adaptive equipment.
Attend staff, team meetings and parent conferences when appropriate.
Assist in the communication between the school and parents (including home visits when accompanied by supervisor) by acting as an interpreter or translator, if allotted appropriate time in duty day.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

CONTACTS:
Students, parents, teachers, and administrative staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Basic clerical and organizational skills.
Valid First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience working with children (2+ years preferred).
Experience in special education or similar settings.
Experience with Second Language Acquisition (SLA) for bilingual candidates.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency, with ability to demonstrate language skills.

Building & Special Education Paraprofessional - EES