Description:
Please understand that the position you receive may fall into one of these three different catergories;
1.) School-wide Special Education Paraprofessional to assist classroom teachers and students with special education services across a variety of settings; including, but not limited to: School Campus, General Education, Resource, and Self-Contained Classrooms. 
2.) Self-Contained Special Education Paraprofessional to assist the classsroom teacher and students with special education services in a specialized instructional program. The paraprofessional will assist theses students across a variety of settings; including but not limited to; school campus, General Education, Resource, and Self-Contained classrooms.
3.) 1:1 Paraprofessional Special Education Paraprofessional to assist a student with special education services. The parprofessional will assist the student across a variety of settings; including but not limited to; School campus, General Education, Resource, and Self-Contained classrooms.
Location:
Tonopah Elementary School
 
Hours:
Hours vary by position
 
Salary Range:
$21.64 - $26.21 per hour
 
Job Goal:
To assist teaching staff and/or special education, early childhood, speech, 504 plan students in a variety of instructional activities during the instructional school day.
 
Qualifications:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
• Paraprofessional requirements as per ESSA (48 College Credits or Passing ETS Paraprofessional Assessment, Proof of Qualification to be Uploaded in Application)
• Correct English usage and grammar
• Knowledge of educational, behavioral and emotional principles and techniques
• Ability to relate to adults and children of all ages, particularly those with a handicapping condition
• Current CPR certification and First Aid training
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to assist with toileting needs

Successful candidate may be required to attend training provided by the district in the following areas:

• Modifications and accommodations for students with Autism and Emotional Handicap
• Dealing with a variety of behaviors (emotional regulations)
• Visual scheduling, communications systems, etc
• Working with accommodations within integrated settings
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention

Working Conditions:
Suitable workspace to carry out functions of position description.
 
Application Procedure:
Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/nye/onlineapp/
 
Selection Procedure:
The NCSD screening and interview process will be followed. 
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX UNDER TITLE IX
Nye County School District (“the school district”) does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program and activity it operates. The school district is required by Title IX not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in the school district’s program or activity extends to employment.
The school district’s Title IX Coordinator is:Inquiries about the application of Title IX to the school district may be referred to the school district’s Title IX Coordinator, or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202, or both.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer
NYE County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NYE County School District does not sanction or tolerate discrimination in any form on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, domestic partnership, genetic information, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or membership in the Nevada National Guard. 
Americans with Disabilities Act
In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations. Candidates are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the Department of Human Resources.