What are the responsibilities and job description for the Para - Educator (Special Education - Behavior Support Classroom) position at York County School Division?

Position Type :

Para-Educator / Teacher Assistant

Date Posted : 4 / 29 / 2024

Location :

Tabb Middle School Job Description

Title : PARA-EDUCATOR - SPECIAL EDUCATION

This Position is : Non-Exempt

Primary Function :

Assist the special education and / or classroom teacher by performing assigned duties related to the learning process as outlined in students' educational plans such as assembling and preparing instructional materials and reinforcing instruction under the direction / supervision of the teacher or building administrator.

Minimum Qualifications :

Associate's Degree or higher; or High school diploma or equivalent with additional 48 semester credit hours from accredited institutions; or High School Diploma or equivalent with addition of passing a rigorous test as approved by VDOE or YCSD for purposes of determining highly qualified status for teacher assistants under the No Child Left Behind legislation.
Bachelor's Degree or higher qualifies for Tier Two.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Skill in handling varied, multiple duties.

Ability to work with and communicate with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.

Basic knowledge and / or experience related to area of assignment.

Awareness of various characteristics of students with special needs.

Willingness to serve all students.

Demonstration of initiative and self-direction.

Sufficient strength, agility, and dexterity and exemplary oral and written communication skills required to perform all performance responsibilities.

Ability to move about in room to monitor students and check work in classrooms with varied seating and desk organization patterns.

Ability to assist in the implementation of an instructional program and to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior, including outdoor activity areas, gymnasiums, etc.

Ability to gather and interpret data gathered in all school settings.

Reports to : Teacher and Principal Performance Responsibilities :

Perform assigned duties related to the learning process

Monitor and assist students under the direction / supervision of the special education teacher, classroom teacher, or building administrator

Assist with implementation of behavior management and / or medical management plans

Provide professional communication with staff and parents under the direction of and in collaboration with the special education teacher

Assist the teacher in assembling and preparing instructional materials

Assist the teacher in the maintenance and organization of a safe, clean, and attractive classroom

Participate in and provide staff development activities related to area of assignment

Maintain confidentiality with regard to student records and information

Directly implement or assist in fulfilling students' daily personal health maintenance tasks

Serve bus, cafeteria, or hall duty

Perform other duties as assigned by teacher and principal

Terms of Employment : Ten months a year. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan. Evaluation : Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.

The York County School Division does not discriminate on the basis of race (Title VI), color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, gender (Title IX), age or disability (Section 504), or any other protected class in its educational programs, activities or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following positions have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies :

Title IX Coordinator

Chief Human Resources Officer

302 Dare Road

Yorktown, VA 23692

757-898-0349

Section 504 / ADA Coordinator

Director of Special Education

302 Dare Road

Yorktown, VA 23692

757-898-0455

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