What are the responsibilities and job description for the PK-12 Paraeducator Special Education position at Fairfield Community Schools?
TITLE: PK-12 Paraeducators General/Special Education
DEPARTMENT: School Campus as assigned
REPORTS TO: Principals
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Classroom Teachers
BASIC FUNCTION (BF1): Assist academic teachers in the instruction, supervision and care of students in a variety of instructional settings, including special education, general education and work/community.
SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS (For all Fairfield Community Schools Positions SJF1-11)
Demonstrated Experience or Willing to Acquire Skills:
1. Embraces and exhibits characteristics outlined in the Fairfield CSD Portrait of a Trojan.
2. Exhibits dedication to the district's mission and vision, actively promoting its values.
3. Demonstrates an ability to be adaptable and respond productively to setbacks.
4. Exhibits discipline and flexibility with an ability to embrace diverse perspectives.
5. Prioritizes active listening as a foundation for understanding others' perspectives, values, and attitudes.
6. Exhibits ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
7. Demonstrates disciplined thinking that is clear, rational, open-minded, and informed by evidence.
8. Exhibits critical-thinking skills and problem-solving ability.
9. Exhibits commitment to collaborating with others.
10. Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity, concern, and respect to connect with others’ feelings, opinions, experiences, and culture.
11. Comply with Fairfield Community School Board Policy/Regulations and Handbook Policy
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS (HS1-22):
Demonstrated Experience or Willingness to Acquire Skills
ABILITIES (A1):
This position will require physical demands that include constant standing, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling, lifting under 70 pounds, and carrying items at least 35 feet. There will be frequent climbing of stairs and manual dexterity tasks. There will be occasional sitting and vehicle driving. The working conditions will be constantly inside/outside with extremes of temperature and humidity.
KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION (KE1-4 and KED1-4):
Required:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Ability to relate to students with disabilities.
Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Desired:
Previous classroom teaching experience
Advanced degrees/certifications as appropriate to the position
Successful work or volunteer experience with populations with disabilities
Supervisory experience with school age children
Notice of Non-Discrimination-public notice: It is the policy of the Fairfield Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and it its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Zach Wigle, Director of Curriculum Fairfield Community School District ACT Center Central Office, 403 South 20th St., Fairfield, IA 52556 Telephone: (641)
472-2655. Email: zach.wigle@fairfieldsfuture.org
DEPARTMENT: School Campus as assigned
REPORTS TO: Principals
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Classroom Teachers
BASIC FUNCTION (BF1): Assist academic teachers in the instruction, supervision and care of students in a variety of instructional settings, including special education, general education and work/community.
SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS (For all Fairfield Community Schools Positions SJF1-11)
Demonstrated Experience or Willing to Acquire Skills:
1. Embraces and exhibits characteristics outlined in the Fairfield CSD Portrait of a Trojan.
2. Exhibits dedication to the district's mission and vision, actively promoting its values.
3. Demonstrates an ability to be adaptable and respond productively to setbacks.
4. Exhibits discipline and flexibility with an ability to embrace diverse perspectives.
5. Prioritizes active listening as a foundation for understanding others' perspectives, values, and attitudes.
6. Exhibits ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
7. Demonstrates disciplined thinking that is clear, rational, open-minded, and informed by evidence.
8. Exhibits critical-thinking skills and problem-solving ability.
9. Exhibits commitment to collaborating with others.
10. Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity, concern, and respect to connect with others’ feelings, opinions, experiences, and culture.
11. Comply with Fairfield Community School Board Policy/Regulations and Handbook Policy
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS (HS1-22):
Demonstrated Experience or Willingness to Acquire Skills
- Assist and support classroom teachers with educational activities
- Take direction and guidance from teachers and building principals
- Follow behavior management plans for individual students using best practice strategies
- Maintain students’ daily behavior/academic documentation
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students’ Individual Education Plans
- Prepare and organize instructional materials, displays, and equipment
- Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities as needed.
- Prepare and supervise students in bus loading/unloading.
- Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment.
- Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom and other assigned areas.
- Clarify and reinforce teacher directions
- Participate in IEP and other meetings as required.
- Assist with instruction in the community setting as required
- Assist students with assignments
- Organize daily student work folders and organizers
- Prepare attendance cards and reports
- Feed, toilet and diaper students as needed.
- Under teacher direction, implement specific strategies to maintain/increase appropriate behavior and deescalate unexpected behaviors
- Supervise students in community/work settings
- Assist and support classroom teachers with educational activities
- Lift, carry and correctly position students with physical disabilities
- Represent Fairfield Community Schools effectively in the community, state and nation
ABILITIES (A1):
This position will require physical demands that include constant standing, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling, lifting under 70 pounds, and carrying items at least 35 feet. There will be frequent climbing of stairs and manual dexterity tasks. There will be occasional sitting and vehicle driving. The working conditions will be constantly inside/outside with extremes of temperature and humidity.
KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION (KE1-4 and KED1-4):
Required:
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Ability to relate to students with disabilities.
Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Desired:
Previous classroom teaching experience
Advanced degrees/certifications as appropriate to the position
Successful work or volunteer experience with populations with disabilities
Supervisory experience with school age children
Notice of Non-Discrimination-public notice: It is the policy of the Fairfield Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and it its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Zach Wigle, Director of Curriculum Fairfield Community School District ACT Center Central Office, 403 South 20th St., Fairfield, IA 52556 Telephone: (641)
472-2655. Email: zach.wigle@fairfieldsfuture.org
