Para-Educator III - SPED - MVE

Elko County School District; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Elko County School District is seeking a Para-Educator III - SPED for MVE in Elko, NV. This full-time role supports licensed staff in instruction and student management at the SPED site. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, an associate degree or 48 credits, a para-pro exam score of 460, and CPR/AED certification.

Bilingual abilities and a 35 wpm typing speed are preferred. The paraprofessional will assist with instructional activities, attendance, materials, and student

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or 48 credits completed preferred.
• Passing score 460 on para-pro assessment required.
• CPR/AED certification required and must be in-person.
• Foreign language skills preferred.
• Typing 35 wpm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed professional in instructional program.
• Support discipline and encourage appropriate behavior.
• Assist with attendance, grading, and presenting instructional materials.
• Prepare and duplicate bulletins and instructional materials as needed.
• Assist with bus loading/unloading to ensure correct bus boarding.
• Assist students with personal care and sanitary needs.
• Assist in feeding students and handling snacks and meals as required.
• Operate basic office machines and support PE activities.
• Contribute to progress reports on student performance and behavior.
• Administer medications per parent authorization as directed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

48 semester hours completed

ETS para-pro assessment score 460

CPR/AED certification (in-person)

Typing 35 wpm (preferred)

Foreign language (preferred)

Job description

• SCHEDULE:**Full Time
• SALARY:** Will discuss with applicant

• POSITION:**Para-Educator III - SPED - MVE
• SCHEDULE:**Full Time
• LOCATION:**SPED - MVEElko, Nevada
• SALARY:** Will discuss with applicant

Summary

Under immediate supervision of a licensed professional, performs a variety of paraprofessional duties related to classroom instruction.

Minimum/Preferred Requirements

• High school graduation or other equivalent, (i.e., GED, college, technical or trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.).
• Associate Degree from an accredited college or university
• completed 48 semester hours of credit from a college or university
• a minimum passing score of 460 on the Educational Testing Service (ETS) para-pro assessment.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certificate from either the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or other similar organization. Certification must be maintained for the duration of the assignment. Certification training must be in-person and include a hands-on component. Online courses will not be accepted.
• Preferred: Foreign Language (Bilingual Programs).
• Preferred: Verified typing score of 35 words per minute net.
• Preferred: Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
• Preferred: Possess personal characteristics, including but not limited to poise, perspective, integrity, flexibility, and personal appearance necessary for success in the Elko County School District.

Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Assists professional in the instructional program.
• Assists professional in maintaining discipline and encouraging acceptable behavior.
• Assists professional in taking attendance, correcting papers, and presenting instructional materials.
• May type and duplicate bulletins, instructional materials, schedules, correspondence, reports and a variety of classroom and school material.
• May assist with the loading and unloading of buses to insure that students board the proper bus.
• May assist students with personal care and sanitary needs.
• May assist in feeding students by preparing, distributing, ordering and administering snacks and special lunches.
• May operate a variety of office machines.
• May assist and actively participate with physical education activities.
• May contribute to reports on student progress, behavior and performance.
• May keep records and administer medication to students per parent authorization.
• May assist students with daily assigned activities.
• May perform CPR/AED, when necessary.
• Completes standard district/school forms.
• Conforms to safety standards as prescribed.
• Performs other tasks related to the position as assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Strength: Sedentary to heavy - exert force of 10-100 lbs., occasionally/ frequently/constantly. May involve negligible to significant stand/walk/push/pull/carry.
Physical Demands: May involve climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking and hearing, reaching, handling, and lifting. Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment. Involves hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
Vision: Frequent near acuity and depth perception; occasional far acuity. Vision to read printed materials, VDT screens, or other monitoring devices.
Environmental Conditions: Exposure to climate controlled office settings to outside weather with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. May involve exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to very loud and occasional to frequent time periods.
Hazards: Furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).

Eeo

The Elko County School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not knowingly discriminate in any area of employment. Those include discriminatory recruiting and hiring practices against any United States citizen or legal alien on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national or ethnic origin, or disability and shall extend to working conditions, training, promotion, and terms and conditions of employment.