What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARA JOB COACH position at LAWRENCE FREE STATE HIGH?
Lawrence Unified School District (KS)
LAWRENCE FREE STATE HIGH - Lawrence, Kansas
Job Details
Job ID:4900596Application Deadline:Posted until filled
Posted:May 1, 2024
Starting Date:Immediately
Job Description
Paraeducator - Community Transition/Job Coach
USD 497
Details
FTE:
.9375
HOURS/DAY:
7.5
DAYS PER YEAR:
187
Purpose Statement
The job of Paraeducator - Community Transition/Job Coach is done for the purpose/s of assisting in developing the life and social skills of participating students; adapting activities for individual participants; providing information and/or direction to students; and providing transportation for trips and life skills activities.
Essential Functions
- Adapts job/work site activities to individual's unique needs and abilities for the purpose of ensuring program success.
- Communicate with student, coordinator, and work site for the purpose of ensuring a positive work experience for all involved.
- Evaluates student to employer job matches for the purpose of ensuring program success by monitoring job requirements versus student skills.
- Help student develop pre-vocational, vocational skills for the purpose of transferring these skills to their area of employment.
- Maintains a professional appearance and behavior for the purpose of being a positive representative of the school district.
- Maintains a wide variety of records, schedules, files, rosters, etc. (e.g. weekly work assignments, trip calendars, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting and/or providing reliable information.
- Monitors program participant activities for the purpose of developing student life and social skills.
- Organizes onsite activities and off-site trips (e.g. morning chores, exercise activities, cultural site visits, etc.) for the purpose of exposing students to an independent living and life skills environment.
- Supports assigned students and employer participants (e.g. arranging work schedules, coordinating transportation, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring program and student success.
- Trains program participants in appropriate social skills and work behavior for the purpose of ensuring student success in community and work environment.
- Transports self and individual/small groups of students in district vehicles for the purpose of meeting scheduling requirements of field trips and life skills activities.
- Tutors students in daily living and vocational skills for the purpose of enhancing their readiness for employment.
Other Functions
- Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
- Participates in in-service workshops and training for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information related to job functions.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working with persons with disabilities.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality; communicating with persons of varied backgrounds; building effective relationships; being observant, perceptive and persuasive; displaying patience and self control; being attentive to detail; adhere to district policies; and regular attendance except when allowed leave.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to effect the organization’s services.
Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 15% sitting, 40% walking, and 45% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Experience Job related experience is desired.
Education High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalency Paraeducators working in a Title I building (or district wide), REQUIRE a minimum of 48 college credit hours, OR the successful completion of a state approved Paraeducator Assessment.
Required Testing
Certificates
Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability
Continuing Educ./Training
Clearances
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Kansas Department of Children and Families
Physical Exam/TB Screening
FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Range
Non Exempt 06
Position Type:Full-Time
Positions Available:1
Salary:$14.91 to $14.91 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Special Education > General Special Education
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
Job Requirements
Contact Information
Tina Mitchell , Assistant Principal
LAWRENCE FREE STATE HIGH
Phone: 785-832-2672
Email: tmitchel@usd497.org
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