Para Professional

Educational Service Unit 7; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

ESU 7 is seeking a paraprofessional to assist in special education, working with students with disabilities in a 30-hour per week schedule. Duties include supporting students’ life skills, meal prep, and assisting in job preparation while maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements include a high school diploma and strong communication, with experience around special needs being preferred. Collaboration with a supervising teacher is essential to ensure a safe, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience with individuals with special needs preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow directions from supervising teacher.
• Maintain positive communication for ESU 7 activities.
• Support students to develop independent life skills.
• Meal preparation and cleanup.
• Assist students on job sites.
• Prepare students for job readiness (uniforms, IDs, hygiene).
• Maintain and submit one-on-one student hours.
• Maintain confidentiality of staff, students, and parents.

Skills

English Language

Psychology

Coordination

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Social Perceptiveness

Critical Thinking

Judgment and Decision Making

Active Listening

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Email applications

ESU 7 Social Media resources

ALIO - Accounting and HR system

Job description

This is a 30 hr/week position. Applicants will be working with studentswith disablitites ranging from cognitive to behaviors. Job requirements: High school diploma, effective communication skills, proficient computer skills, and ability to work with a team in a fast paced work environment.

2018 Approved

PARAPROFESSIONAL

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Classified

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Level:

High School Diploma

Certification or Licensure:

None Specified

Experience Desired:

Experience working with individuals with special needs preferred

EMPLOYEE CHARACTERISTICS

Cooperation

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Concern for Others

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Initiative

Confidentiality

DEPARTMENT

Special Education

REPORTS TO

Special Education Director

REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB TASKS

• Follow the specific directions given by the supervising teacher when working with students.
• Maintain positive communication at all times when conducting ESU 7 business or representing ESU 7.
• Support students to develop independent life skills.
• Meal preparation (menu development, shopping, meal preparation and clean up).
• Support and accompany students on job sites.
• Support students in job preparation (uniforms, ID’s, hygiene, skills needed)
• Complete job site work journal/evaluation
• Maintain and submit one-on-one student hours.
• Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents within all districts served.
• Adhere to all ESU 7 policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by ESU 7 Chief Administrator or designee.
• Other duties as assigned.

TECHNOLOGY EXPECTATIONS

• Basic computer skills
• Word processing (Microsoft Office)
• Google Drive
• Email applications
• ESU 7 Social Media resources
• Messages
• Accountability software
• ESU 7 Online Resources
• Electronic and print copyright
• Tablet use
• Apple TV/Airplay
• Evernote
• Promethean Board
• Troubleshoot equipment issues (treadmill, bike, tv, dvd, wii)
• Augmentative Communication Devices
• ALIO - Accounting and HR system
• Video Creation

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions of this position include: (1) regular, dependable attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified technology expectations, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and, (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Never

0%

Occasional 1-32%

Frequent

33-66%

Constant

67+%

Standing

x

Walking

x

x

x

Reaching/Pushing/Pulling

x

Manual Dexterity Activities

x

x

Driving

x

Lifting 50 Pounds

x

Carrying 20 Feet

x

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Inside offices and throughout the ESU 7 campus and district buildings.

It is the policy of ESU 7 to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation, 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 Chief Administrator.

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT #7
2657 44th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601
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