What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional position at Grain Valley Schools?
Job DetailsJob ID:4991536
Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:Feb 18, 2025
Starting Date:Immediately
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is primarily responsible for the facilitation of full participation and success of special education students by providing appropriate academic, physical and/or social support.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Appropriately assist special education students with academic tasks.
- With guidance from teachers, reinforces material initially introduced by teachers.
- Assists students as needed with physical tasks, e.g. getting on/off bus, taking off/putting on outerwear, carrying lunch trays, assisting with transferring students from area to area, using the restroom, etc.
- Provides physical assistance as needed; this can include but is not limited to: lifting students, assisting with or performing catheterization procedures, changing diapers, performing transfers, e.g. from wheel chair to desk chair.
- On a frequent, routine basis report student performance, especially changes in performance, to the special education case manager.
- As needed, become familiar with the strengths and challenges of students in order to provide appropriate support. This includes familiarization with student IEPs.
- Collect student related data as directed.
- Perform duties as bus aide as directed by Process Coordinator or Director.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Director, Principal, or Process Coordinator
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 60 college hours or successful completion of the Paraprofessional exam
- Previous experience working with children is preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- 9 month position
- Reports to Director of Special Education and Building Principal
- Non-exempt
Position Type:Full-Time
Positions Available:50
Salary:$15.47 to $20.27 Per HourJob Requirements
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Apply on our district site at: https://gvr5.schoolspring.com/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.47 - $20.27 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20
