What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional -Special Education -6.5 hrs/day - Mills Elementary School position at Mills Elementary School Klamath Falls, OR?
Title Paraprofessional -Special Education -6.5 hrs/day - Mills Elementary School
RATE OF PAY: $16.07 per hour
SCHEDULE: 6.5 Hours Per Day / 32.5 hours Per Week
BENEFITS: A generous allowance towards the purchase of individual or family insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
PERS Retirement: The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system.
Benefits to working at KFCS:
Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify
Opportunity to work with a diverse student population
District-supported child care is available
FUNCTION: To assist the teacher and building administrator in supporting the educational needs of students with diverse learning needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the assessment of student performance levels
Assist in the instructions of individual and groups of students as related to students’ IEP goals
Assist in the feeding, toileting, physical care, health needs and safety of students
Assist in the supervision of and implementation of individualized support plans
Assist in the recording and maintaining of student performance data
Assist in the preparation of instructional and other materials
Supervise a variety of student activities including cafeteria, bus loading and unloading, field trips, hallways, and other areas where students gather
Perform organizational and clerical tasks as assigned
Communicate clearly and make independent decisions within established policies and procedures
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Participate as an effective team member
Participate in professional growth activities
Comply with district’s rules and policies
Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodations Perform job-related tasks as designated by teacher
Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
AA degree, two years of full-time college or a passing grade on the paraprofessional exam;
Ability to organize and communicate effectively
Ability to follow directions and learn new procedures
Ability to provide care for student’s physical needs
Ability to project a friendly and supportive attitude
Ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid training certification
Complete district required trainings (e.g. de-escalation, understanding IEPs and safety trainings)
Ability to learn and follow delegable medical procedures
Proven work ethic
Successful completion of Oregon School based fingerprinting and criminal history verification as deemed by State of Oregon legislation.
The district prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status, or because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.
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