PARA - INCLUSION - NATHAN TWINING

Grand Forks Public Schools; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Forks Public Schools is seeking a classroom assistant at Nathan Twining Elementary School to support instruction and activities. You will assist students with disabilities under supervision of teachers and administrators.

Responsibilities include implementing IEP goals, assisting with instructional activities, data collection on student progress, and using adaptive technology. The role may require loading/unloading from buses and supervising groups, with a focus on a safe, student-centered

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work with a variety of student behaviors and educational needs.
• Ability to work as a team member with effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out activities to achieve goals and objectives listed in the students' IEPs.
• Assist with instructional activities, curriculum modification and adaptations with supervision.
• Track student progress through data collection.
• Use computers and adaptive AT equipment to aid learning.
• Supervise students in various sizes and settings.
• Assist in accommodations and adaptations for learners.
• Help students develop self-management skills.
• Support classroom management and positive behavior plans.
• Monitor classroom to minimize distractions and promote learning.
• Assist with bus drop-off/pick-up safety as needed.
• Participate in professional development and program training.
• Maintain ethical behavior and professional conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the district supervisor.

Skills

Student behavior support

Team player

Communication skills

Human relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computers with adaptive AT

Job description

• Location: 1422 Louisiana Street, Grand Forks Air Force Base, ND, 58204, United States
• Base Pay: $17.22 - $21.31 / Hour
• Job Category: CLASSIFIED
• Employee Type: Classified 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.

School: NATHAN TWINING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL