Elementary Paraeducator

Midland Elementary School - Oxford Junction; Wyoming (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Community School District in Oxford Junction, IA seeks a paraeducator to assist students with classroom activities and provide academic support. You will help individuals or small groups, reinforce school procedures, and support instructors with materials and supervision.

Responsibilities include tutoring, guiding students through class activities, and monitoring behavior in various settings. Prior paraeducator certification or teaching degree is preferred, with a high school diploma

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Experience working with school age children preferred.
• Para Educator certification or teaching degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students by providing academic support and implementing instruction.
• Tutor individuals and small groups to ensure mastery of subjects.
• Assist teachers with classroom materials, administering tests, grading, attendance, etc.
• Monitor students in study halls, recess, and other settings.
• Assist with daily routines for students with special needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned including lunchroom, playground, and study hall duties.

Skills

Student Support

Classroom Assistance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

No experience required

Experience with school age children preferred

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Midland Community School District

106 West Webster Street

PO Box 109

Phone [phone] ext 1200

Fax [phone]

510 3 rd Avenue North

Oxford Junction, IA 52323

Phone [phone]

Fax [phone]

Pay Program: Classified

Typical Work Year: 9 months/32-40 per week

Reports to: Teacher, Building Principal, Superintendent, and/or School Business Official

Status: Full-Time

Pay Type: Hourly

Summary

May assist students by helping individuals or small groups of students with academic support implementing instruction, reinforcing learning skills, reinforcing school-wide discipline procedures, movement to & from classes, bus, etc., and personal health & hygiene. May assist instructors with preparation of classroom materials. Monitoring students, and evaluating and recording student achievement. May supervise students in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, study hall, recess, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Tasks Descriptions

• Assists students with classroom activities. Implements teacher’s instruction plan. Performs tutoring, both individually and with small groups to ensure mastering of subject(s). Provide supervision and support in order for students to fully participate in class activities.
• Assists teachers in preparing materials, administering tests, grading, attendance, etc. Assists with paperwork and documentation as needed.
• Assist special needs students in performing daily routines, including but not limited to getting to and from class and bus stops, using the restroom, diapering, feeding tubes, and catherizations.
• Monitors students during breaks, recess, time outs, on field trips, etc.
• Assists with special projects. May administer first aide and/or assist students to clinic or nurse.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned including lunchroom, playground, and study hall duty, but not limited to.

Education and Related Work Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• Experience in working with school age children preferred.
• Para Educator certification or teaching degree preferred.

License, Registrations or Certifications

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, building and department procedures.
• Abilities to communicate interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those with mild to severe disabilities from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge

• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, computers, copier, fax machine, e-mail, etc.
• Operating knowledge of special communication systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activities

Amount of time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands to finger, handle or feed

X

Reach with hands & arms

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

X

Talk

X

Hear

X

Taste

x

Smell

x

Weight & Force Demands

Amount of time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 pounds

x

Up to 100 pounds

X

More than 100 pounds

x

Mental Functions

Amount of time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Compare

X

Analyze

X

Communicate

X

Copy

X

Coordinate

x

Instruct

X

Compute

X

Synthesize

X

Evaluate

x

Interpersonal Skills

X

Compile

X

Negotiate

x

Vision Demands

Required

No special vision requirements

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

X

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

X

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

X

Peripheral vision

X

Depth perception

Ability to adjust focus

X

Moderate

X

Loud

x

Very Loud

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

Any employee not covered by a negotiated contract agreement is an “at-will” employee. Either the school district or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause, so long as there is no violation of applicable federal or state law. The school district can define the number of days’ notice required of a terminating employee.

A signed copy of this job description should be placed in the employee’s personnel file.

Signature of Supervisor: ___________________________________

Date: _________________________

Signature of Employee: ____________________________________

Date: _________________________

*MUST ADHERE TO THE CURRENT STANDARDS – 12.18.2017