What are the responsibilities and job description for the Para - Educator (Special Education - Inclusion) position at York County School Division?
Position Type :
Para-Educator / Teacher Assistant
Date Posted : 11 / 15 / 2024
Location :
Seaford Elementary School Job Description
Title : PARA-EDUCATOR - SPECIAL EDUCATION
Position Type : 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' individualized 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.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Performance Responsibilities :
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms; walk; climb stairs; sit; stoop or kneel; crouch or crawl. Duties may involve risk resulting from attending to students' physical or sanitation / hygiene needs. Must be physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal / typewriter, and to perform; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Reports to : Teacher and Building Administrator 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
