High Needs (LIFE) Paraprofessional

Norfolk Public Schools; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Public Schools is seeking a HIGH NEEDS (LIFE) PARA at BEL AIR ELEMENTARY to support teachers in delivering instruction to students with high needs during the school day. The position requires on-site presence and assisting with make-up work, instructional activities, and classroom management as directed by the teacher and building administrator.

The role emphasizes dependable attendance, effective communication, organization, and the ability to support health and safety needs of students

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• First aid/CPR certificate desired.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students.
• Types, draws, writes and duplicates instructional material; creates educational aids.
• Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms and other assigned activities.
• Assists with makeup work and follow-up activities as directed by the teacher.

Skills

Oral & written comms

Organization & leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First aid/CPR certificate desired

Job 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: HIGH NEEDS(LIFE) PARA-BEL AIR ELEMENTARY

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma
• First aid/CPR certificate desired

REPORTS TO:Building Administrator; Special Education Teacher

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Building Administrator, Special Education Teacher

JOB GOAL:Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:School year only

EVALUATION: Special Education Teacher; Building Administrator

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
• Types, draws, writes and duplicates instructional material; makes educational games and aids
• 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
• Alerts teacher to needs of students
• Assists teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects
• Supervises lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms and other assigned activities
• Prepares bulletin boards, charts, and graphs
• Assists with the physical and health needs of the children, such as feeding and toileting
• 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