PARA - PROGRAM - WINSHIP ELEMENTARY

Grand Forks Public Schools; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Forks Public Schools is seeking a dedicated aide to support students with disabilities in a nine-month, school-year role at Winship Elementary School. This position involves assisting in classrooms, supporting individual and small group instruction, and helping implement individualized education plans under teacher supervision.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, strong teamwork and communication skills, and comfort working with diverse student needs and assistive

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work with diverse student behaviors and educational needs.
• Ability to work as a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out activities to achieve goals in students' IEPs.
• Support instructional activities and adaptations under teacher supervision.
• Track student progress through data collection.
• Work in general and self-contained settings (e.g., autism, ED).
• Supervise and support students individually or in small groups.
• Assist with use of computers and adaptive equipment to aid learning.
• Assist with behavior support plans and classroom management.
• Participate in professional development and program-specific training.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Student support

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Adaptive AT equipment

Job description

• Location1412 5th Avenue North, Grand Forks, ND, 58203, United States
• Base Pay$18.05 - $22.35 / Hour
• Job CategoryCLASSIFIED
• Employee TypeClassified 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.

Additional Information

• SchoolWINSHIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL