Special Education Paraprofessional - High School

Requirements

Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Associate’s degree in a related field is preferred or an experience and training is beneficial to meet the federal qualified employee requirement.

Certification: Any Paraeducator who has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from an accredited college will have an additional $1.00 added to their base pay.

Any Paraeducator who has a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college will have an additional $0.50 added to their base pay.

Any Paraeducator who has an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college will have an additional $0.25 added to their base pay.

Official transcripts must be sent, reviewed, and approved from the Central Office before additional amounts are added to the base pay.

Essential Functions: The essential functions of the paraeducator position include:

• Regular, dependable in person attendance on the job.
• The ability to perform the identified tasks and performance responsibilities which are effective teaching and communication skills.
• The ability to perform the following physical requirements.

Special Education Paraprofessional Level

Performance Responsibilities for Level III positions: Special Education and Early Childhood Paraprofessional

• Provide additional support to students with special needs in the general classroom and/or other environments in a manner that helps the student access learning opportunities.
• Follows the individualized programming model designed by the special education teacher, speech pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, or other special education instructor.
• Provide the necessary accommodations as directed by the special education teacher, speech pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, or other special education instructor.
• Provide support and supervision to students with special needs who need additional support when using the restroom and/or grooming needs.

Performance Responsibilities for Level III positions

• Provide assistance to students with special needs, non-English-speaking students, students with physical and mental disabilities, or other students as assigned.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, playgrounds, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Observe students’ performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
• Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education teachers, psychologists, speech-language pathologists or other professionals.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Assist in bus loading and unloading.
• Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use.
• Serve as a role model to all students.
• Serve as a positive member of the community in a way that does not negatively affect the District’s reputation or image in the community.
• Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District, including the education of students.
• Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and administration.
• Adhere to all District policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
• Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.
• Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE Rule 27).
• Other duties that may be assigned by the building principal.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.24 - $19.78 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 35 per week

Physical Setting:

• Public school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20