PARA - INCLUSION - CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Grand Forks Public Schools; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Forks Public Schools in Grand Forks, ND is seeking a classroom assistant to support instruction and student activities. You will assist students with disabilities under supervision of teachers and administrators.

Ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong teamwork and communication, and ability to work with diverse student needs; position is full-time or part-time during a 9-month academic year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work with diverse student needs and behaviors.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in activities to meet IEP goals with teachers.
• Support instructional activities and curriculum modifications.
• Track student progress through data collection.
• Operate AT equipment to aid learning.
• Supervise students in various group settings.
• Provide accommodations and adaptations as needed.
• Help students develop self-management skills.
• Assist with classroom management and behavior plans.
• Monitor classroom to minimize disruptions and maximize learning.
• Assist with bus loading/unloading and drop-off/pick-up.

Skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Adaptability to student needs

Classroom support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Assistive technology

Job description

• Location115 North 4th Street, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
• Base Pay$17.22 - $21.31 / Hour
• Job CategoryCLASSIFIED
• Employee TypeClassified 9-Month

Education: High School Diploma or High School Equivalency

Qualifications: Ability to work with a variety of student behaviors and educational needs, primarily in the general education classroom. Ability to work as a team member, demonstrates human relations skills, and demonstrates effective communication skills.

Job Summary: Assist the classroom teacher with instruction and classroom activities. Assists students with disabilities under the supervision of special education/ general education teachers and building administrators.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in carrying out activities to achieve goals and objectives listed in the students' Individual Educational Plans.
• Assist students in instructional activities, curriculum modification and adaptations with the planning and supervision of the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher.
• Assist with the tracking of student progress through data collection.
• Work with computers and other adaptive AT equipment to aid in student learning.
• Supervise students individually and in small and large groups with the planning and direction of the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher.
• Assist in the provision of accommodations and adaptations.
• Assist students in developing self-management skills.
• Assist teachers in classroom management and in the carrying out of positive behavior support plans.
• Partner with classroom teacher in monitoring the classroom to minimize distractions and disruptions to promote learning.
• Assist students in other ways as assigned by supervisors.
• Assist students in loading and unloading safely from buses and in drop off and pick up zones.
• Participate in professional development, including program specific training and behavioral de-escalation, to acquire specific skills needed to perform responsibilities.
• Promote learning environments that are student-centered, safe, and supportive where through effective communication and relationship building.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the district supervisor.

Work Environment and Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. Lift sixty (60) lbs. occasionally, with the ability to reach, stand, walk, carry, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, sit, and/or crawl. The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely. Maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication with others. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Terms of Employment: Full-time or part-time, Nine (9) months, academic school year

Evaluation: Job performance will be evaluated by the Supervising Teacher, Building Administrator.