ECSE Instructional Paraeducator: Student Support

SEKInterlocal #637, Pittsburg Ks; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The SEK Interlocal #637 SPED in Pittsburg, Kansas is seeking an Instructional Paraeducator to support students with special needs in general education and resource settings. You will follow plans from the Special Education Teacher, monitor behavior, and help implement instructional programs.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 48 college hours or passing Master Teacher Online Exam within 90 days, and ongoing in-service training; this is a non-exempt, at-will position with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 48 college hours or qualifying score on Master Teacher Online Exam within the first 90 days of employment.
• 20 hours per year of in-service training are required.

Responsibilities

• Adapts and provides accommodations of classroom activities; assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for special education students to actively participate in general education and/or resource room activities.
• Aids students in and out of classroom (e.g. packing backpacks, note taking, relationship building, field trips, social skills, etc.) for the purpose of providing assistance to students’ needs and social growth.
• Assists students requiring supports in addressing personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations (i.e. diaper changing, potty training, lavatory, hand washing, nutritional, etc.) for the purpose of allowing students to function and maintain participation in the general education school environment.
• Participates in trainings (e.g. education strategies, specific disability education, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to the job functions to meeting established annual State requirements.
• Collaborates with staff for the purpose of providing necessary support and information related to the student’s progress as established in the Individual Education Plan under the direction of certified staff.
• Creates visual aids based on the level of the student’s visual impairment for the purpose of improving the student’s learning process (for para educators serving students with vision impairments).
• Implements educational and behavioral programming under the supervision of the classroom certified staff for the purpose of developing new skills for students.
• Assist students with challenging and/or aggressive behaviors in accordance with the general education policies, procedures, and the IEP.
• Instructs students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings within the general education building (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc) for the purpose of meeting IEP goals under the direction of certified staff.
• Maintains instructional materials and data sheets for the purpose of ensuring availability of instructional materials and/or providing reliable information regarding student progress.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments and/or community environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, fire drills, assemblies, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive environment conducive to learning.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college hours or Master Teacher Online Exam within 90 days

20 hours per year in-service training

Job description

The SEK Interlocal #637 SPED in Pittsburg, Kansas is seeking an Instructional Paraeducator to support students with special needs in general education and resource settings. You will follow plans from the Special Education Teacher, monitor behavior, and help implement instructional programs.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 48 college hours or passing Master Teacher Online Exam within 90 days, and ongoing in-service training; this is a non-exempt, at-will position with