Paraprofessional - Library & Special Education

Position is available as - 50% Library and 50% Special Education

Terms of Employment: Nine (9) months, academic school year

Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm, Monday through Friday, when school is in session

Education: Associates (or higher) degree (attach transcript in attachment section) or completion of two years (48 semester hours) at an institution of higher education. (attach transcript in attachment section). Coursework or degree in education preferred.

Qualifications: Basic academic and computer skills, ability to work well with students, excellent human relations and communications skills.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

Library Para

• Assist the library/media specialist with library activities.
• Assist the library/media specialist with clerical duties.
• Work with students individually or in groups.
• Assist teachers and staff with materials, media, and research.
• Order and distribute instructional materials.
• Assist the library media specialist with collection maintenance.
• Assist patrons with the use of media and technology.
• Perform responsibilities as assigned by the library/media specialist or building principal.
  
  

Special Education Para

• Assist in carrying out activities to achieve goals and objectives listed in the students' Individual Educational Plans.
• Assist students in instructional activities, curriculum modification and adaptations with the planning and supervision of the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher.
• Assist with the tracking of student progress through data collection
• Work out of a self-contained program, ie. Autism, ED, Alternative Learning Program
• Support students individually or in small groups and toggle between the general education setting and the self-contained setting.
• Work with computers and other adaptive AT equipment to aid in student learning.
• Supervise students individually and in small and large groups with the planning and direction of the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher.
• Assist in the provision of accommodations and adaptations.
• Assist students in developing self-management skills.
• Assist teachers in classroom management and in the carrying out of positive behavior support plans.
• Partner with classroom teacher in monitoring the classroom to minimize distractions and disruptions to promote learning.
• Assist students in other ways as assigned by supervisors.
• Assist students in loading and unloading safely from buses and in drop off and pick up zones.
• Participate in professional development, including program specific training and behavioral de-escalation, to acquire specific skills needed to perform responsibilities.
• Promote learning environments that are student-centered, safe, and supportive where through effective communication and relationship building.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the district supervisor.
  
  

Work Environment and Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. Lift sixty (60) lbs. occasionally, with the ability to reach, stand, walk, carry, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, sit, and/or crawl. The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely. Maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.

Evaluation: Job performance will be evaluated by the Supervising Teacher, Building Administrator.

Benefits: Employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health Insurance and other voluntary benefits at: Human Resources