Paraeducator - 504

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.


This position will work one-on-one with a student with special needs. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Milton Collins, Principal, at (385)-646-4899 or mlcollins@graniteschools.org

Hours per week: 21
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary

The 504 works under the direction of the school administration to supports individual students with disabilities. The main responsibility of this para is to provide direct intensive service for students.
Assigned tasks may vary depending on the need of the student. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.

Essential Functions

• Works under the direction of designated certified staff (teacher, therapist, nurse, administrator)
• Supervises students indoors, outdoors, on the bus, and in the community to insure safety of students.
• Provides clerical services , prepares instructional materials, collects data and performs other instructional tasks as assigned.
• Performs under ther direction of certified staff, such as , operating equipment, providing seizure care, special health care and observation, toileting and lifting students, and other appropriate responses to student needs.
• Assists nurses with tube feeding, catherizatation, seizure control therapy, diet control, and other health care services and medical procedures under the direction of a school nurse,
• Assists with communicating with hearing or vision impaired. Works with student in and around swimming pools.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Required Prior Experience

• Prior work with those with disabilities preferred.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to follow the directions outline by the special education teacher and related service professionals for instructional practice, behavioral interventions, and functional skills development.
• Skilled in the operation of specific achievement testing and data collection.
• Ability to effectively manage stress.

Assigned Decision Making

• Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish tasks assigned by the classroom teacher and related service professionals.
• Must take directions well and be able to work within specific guidelines.
• Makes suggestions but must be willing to follow directions.
• Concerns for safety of self and others.

Interactions with Others

• Interacts positively with students, parents, staff, teachers, administration, and other district personnel.

Supervisory Responsibility

• NA

Budget Responsibility

• NA

Working Environment

• Work setting is mainly in the classroom.
• May be asked to work inside or outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Working conditions can be in hot and cold weather.
• May experience stress from disruptive students and/or groups of students.

Physical Requirements – Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Note: The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.