Paraprofessional

East Helena Public Schools

Position Description

Position: PARAPROFESSIONAL


Qualifications:
1. High school diploma and completion of at least two years of study at an institute of higher education; obtain an associate or higher degree or meet a rigorous standard of quality; and can demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment the knowledge of and ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and math; one year paid or volunteer experience working with children in educational or child- care setting highly desirable, preferably involving children with special needs. 3. Demonstrated interest in working with special needs children.
4. Able to work with a minimum of supervision and handle stressful situations while maintaining emotions.
5. Maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the general public.
6. Learn and utilize standard teaching aids and office machines.
7. Perform routine clerical work and light typing.
8. Learn and utilize basic methods and procedures to be followed in instructional settings in special education programs of assignment.
9. Able to lift heavy objects on occasion.
10. Able to receive instructions and/or supervision from the assigned special education teacher as it relates to providing educational services to special needs children.
11. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
12. Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
13. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.


Reports to: Special Education and Classroom Teacher, and Building Principal

Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer, calculator, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax, special needs equipment including wheelchairs, lifts, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside but may be assigned to outside activities. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, walk, and stand; twist at neck, bend at waist; kneel; reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments. May be required to lift or move up to 25 pounds.

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are usually available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.

The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


For those classified employees employed under a written contract for a specified term, nothing contained in this job description shall create a property right beyond the specified duration of the employment contract.

Starting Wage: Refer to EHESA Negotiated Agreement

Working Hours: 7 hours per day as assigned by Supervisor

Probationary Period: Six Months

Application Requirements: Letter of application and completed District application form must be returned to the District by the application deadline

Application Deadline: Until filled