Educational Psychologist Para

Norfolk Public Schools, Nebraska; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Public Schools, Nebraska is seeking an Educational Psychologist Para to assist teachers by providing support to students in an educational setting. Responsibilities include working with small groups, helping with make-up work, and preparing educational materials.

The ideal candidate must possess at least a high school diploma, with an Associate Degree preferred, and should showcase effective communication skills and the ability to work well with students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate Degree preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Skills in organization, leadership, and human relations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in providing instruction to students.
• Work with small groups to reinforce directions.
• Help students with make-up work.
• Prepare bulletin boards and instructional material.
• Alert teacher to needs of students.

Skills

Effective oral communication

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Human relations skills

Visual skills

Auditory skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate Degree preferred

Job description

Description It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, 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 Superintendent.

Job Title

Educational Psychologist Para

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Associate Degree preferred

Reports To

Building Administrator, Special Education Teacher, and School Psychologist

Receives Guidance From

Building Administrator, Special Education Teacher, and School Psychologist

Job Goal

Assist the teacher in providing and reinforcing education and instruction to students.

Terms of Employment

Nine Months

Evaluation

Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district’s Personnel Evaluation Policy

Essential Functions

• NOTE: This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment.
• Works with small groups of students, as directed by the teacher, to reinforce directions or tutor in needed areas
• Listens to students read, and reads to students
• Helps students with make-up work
• Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.
• Assists students in interpreting and following directions of teacher
• Drills - to reinforce any skill the teacher has taught
• Types, draws, writes and duplicates instructional material
• Makes educational games and aids
• Alerts teacher to needs of students
• Assists teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects
• Prepares bulletin boards, charts, and graphs
• Reserves films and other instructional media
• Transfers and positions students with physical disabilities
• Does miscellaneous typing and filing
• Inventories books, materials and equipment
• Assists when emergencies arise
• Performs other delegated non-instructional responsibilities assigned by teacher or administrator

Other Requirements (Intellectual, Sensory)

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in organization, leadership and human relations
• Visual and auditory skills for dealing with students