High Needs (LIFE) Paraprofessional/Driver

Norfolk Public Schools; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Public Schools seeks a High Needs (Life) Para/Driver to support classroom instruction and transportation duties for students during the school year. The role requires a high school diploma and may prefer a First aid/CPR certificate.

The para/driver will report to the Building Administrator and Special Education Teacher, assist with instructional materials, supervise students in various settings, and help transport students as needed under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• First aid/CPR certificate desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students.
• Assist in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.
• Supervises lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms and other assigned activities.
• Keeps assigned bus clean and maintains discipline on bus/van.
• Discharges students at authorized stops and follows safety procedures for school buses.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Leadership

Human relations

Visual skills

Auditory skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

First aid/CPR certificate

Job description

JOB TITLE

HIGH NEEDS (LIFE) PARA/DRIVER

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.

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
• Assists with augmentative communication/electronic devices/be willing to be trained for use
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects and notifies the proper authorities in the case of mechanical failure
• Follows guidelines for loading/unloading studentsTransports only authorized students
• Obeys all traffic laws; observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Keeps to assigned schedule
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus/van and reports undisciplined students to the proper authority
• Discharges students only at authorized stops
• Keeps assigned bus clean
• Reports all accidents and advises about all possible safety problems
• 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