PARA - PROGRAM - VIKING ELEMENTARY

Grand Forks Public Schools; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Forks Public Schools is seeking a paraeducator at Viking Elementary School to assist students with disabilities in various classroom settings under teacher supervision. The position supports individualized education plans and data-tracking of student progress.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, adaptations, bus loading/unloading, and collaboration with teachers to maintain safe, supportive learning environments. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work with a variety of student behaviors and educational needs.
• Ability to work as a team member, demonstrates human relations skills, and demonstrates effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with disabilities in a variety of school settings under supervision.
• Assist with instructional activities, curriculum modification and adaptations with planning and supervision.
• Track student progress through data collection.
• Support students in general and self-contained settings.
• Assist with loading/unloading safely from buses and in drop off/pick up zones.
• Participate in professional development and behavioral de-escalation training.
• Promote student-centered, safe, and supportive learning environments.

Skills

Ability to work with student behaviors

Team player

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Location 809 22nd Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND, 58201, United States
• Base Pay $18.05 - $22.35 / Hour
• Job Category CLASSIFIED
• Employee Type Classified 9-Month

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 students with disabilities in a variety of school settings, including specialized classrooms, under the supervision of teachers/related services personnel. Disabilities include autism, emotional disturbance, physical impairments, intellectual disabilities, adult transition (18-21 years of age) and alternate settings.

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 out of a self-contained program, i.e. Autism, ED, Alternative Learning Program.
• Support students individually or in small groups and toggle between the general educations setting and the self-contained setting.
• Work with computers and other adaptive AT equipment to aid in student learning.
• Supervise students individually and in small groups and toggle between the general education setting and the self-contained setting.
• 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; occasionally walk and stand. The ability to hear and see in order to communicate effectively as well as communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties; Maintain mental capacity, allowing for effective interaction and communication with others.

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

Evaluation: Job performance will be evaluated by the supervisor.

• School VIKING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL