JOB TITLE : HIGH NEEDS (LIFE) PARA / DRIVER
It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex,
disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital
status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its
educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered
programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and / or be considered for positions
are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.
REQUIREMENTS :
- High school diploma
- First aid / CPR certificate desired
- Driver's license and good driving record
- Must pass a DOT physical
REPORTS TO : Building Administrator; Special Education Teacher
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM : Building Administrator, Special Education Teacher
JOB GOAL : Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : School year only
EVALUATION : Special Education Teacher; Building Administrator
NOTE : This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job functionTypes, draws, writes and duplicates instructional material; makes educational games and aidsListens to students read, and reads to studentsHelps students with make-up workAssists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.Assists students in interpreting and following directions of teacherDrills - to reinforce any skill the teacher has taughtAlerts teacher to needs of studentsAssists teacher in checking progress of individualized study projectsSupervises lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms and other assigned activitiesPrepares bulletin boards, charts, and graphsAssists with the physical and health needs of the children, such as feeding and toiletingAssists with augmentative communication / electronic devices / be willing to be trained for useChecks bus before each operation for mechanical defects and notifies the proper authorities in the case of mechanical failureFollows guidelines for loading / unloading studentsTransports only authorized studentsObeys all traffic laws; observes all mandatory safety regulations for school busesKeeps to assigned scheduleMaintains discipline when students are on the bus / van and reports undisciplined students to the proper authorityDischarges students only at authorized stopsKeeps assigned bus cleanReports all accidents and advises about all possible safety problemsTransfers and positions students with physical disabilitiesDoes miscellaneous typing and filingInventories books, materials and equipmentAssists when emergencies arisePerforms other delegated non-instructional responsibilities assigned by teacher or administratorOTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory) :
Effective oral and written communication skillsSkills in organization, leadership and human relationsVisual and auditory skills for dealing with students
