Paraeducator Special Needs Life Skills [XP09]

Laramie County School District 1; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 7,700 - 8,600; Full time

Job summary

Laramie County School District 1 in Cheyenne, Wyoming seeks a Paraeducator to support students with special needs under a certified teacher. Responsibilities include assisting with medical and personal needs, reinforcing learning concepts, implementing IEPs, and providing clerical support.

The role requires a high school diploma, no experience required but preferred; schedule Mon-Fri, 8 hours/day, 9-month work year; pay $16.20/hour, paid over 12 months, Non-Exempt.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, guide students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts and help achieve academic, personal, and behavioral goals.

Skills

English language skills

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

No experience required

Experience with school age children preferred

Experience with children with special needs preferred

Experience working in healthcare field preferred

Job description

Hours: 8 HOURS/DAY
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Pay: Pay Column I: $16.20/hour - Pay will be spread out over 12 months

Benefits:

Job Title: Paraeducator - Special Needs

Revised Date: May 2020

Department: Paraeducators

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Year: 9 months

Salary Schedule: Paraeducator

Responsible for supervising the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom, getting on and off the bus, on recess, on field trips, etc.

SUMMARY

Under the direction of a certified teacher, provide support to students with special education needs within the assigned classroom by assisting with students’ individual medical and personal needs, practicing and reinforcing learning concepts with individual and/or small groups of students, assisting students in reaching academic, personal, and behavioral goals, adapting classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials as directed, collaborating with teachers to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), monitoring and documenting student activities and behavior, and providing clerical support to teacher(s) and staff. Supports teachers and students within the PALS, CLAS, behavior intervention, essential skills, life program, progressive/adaptive learning, ADT, EDT, sign support, and other Specialized Assistance programs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, guides students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments and personal interactions for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic, personal, and behavioral goals. Monitors and adheres to student’s daily schedule and behavior plan to ensure consistency and academic/behavioral success. Administers tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. to support the teacher in the classroom. Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials and/or makes accommodations under the direction of the special education teacher. Models conversations, manners, active listening, organizational skills, problem solving strategies, and everyday interaction to demonstrate appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner and to develop students’ daily living and behavioral skills. Employs and supports appropriate de‑escape and restraint techniques (e.g. MANDT, etc.) as needed to maintain a safe environment. D 35%
• Supports the individual medical and personal needs of student(s) as instructed by a health care professional and after attending training. Duties may include administering immediate first aid, oxygen, and medical assistance and performing diapering, tube feeding, toileting, etc. D 15%
• Confers with certified teacher to assist in the evaluation of student progress, success, and recordkeeping. Documents student’s daily activities, including behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc., for the purpose of making data driven decisions. Provides verbal feedback and/or written documentation and reports observations and incidents related to specific students. Maintains manual and electronic files and records as required. D 10%
• Collaborates with teachers to implement and meet Individualized Education Plan (IEP) objectives. Observes students throughout the course of the school day to evaluate progress toward IEP objectives and/or implement accommodations and/or modifications for the purpose of maximizing student learning. Attends IEP meetings, as requested, to provide feedback to teachers and/or parents in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives. D 10%
• Monitors and supervises students in a variety of settings, including classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc. Implements various levels of discipline in accordance with school district and building policies for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment. D 10%
• Assists in making copies and obtaining, organizing, and maintaining classroom materials, equipment, and work areas to maximize student learning, provide a safe learning environment, and meet mandated requirements. D 10%
• Assists other personnel as required which may include enrolling students, maintaining records, working with other classroom teachers, filing paperwork, organizing rooms, duplicating, laminating, correcting papers, etc. W 2%
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution. W 2%
• Attends meetings and in-service training as required. W 2%
• Performs other duties as assigned. Ongoing 4%

TOTAL = 100%

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No experience required
• Experience working with school age children preferred
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred
• Experience working in a healthcare field preferred

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS

• Criminal background check required for hire
• First Aid certification preferred
• Training on delegated healthcare procedures required within the first 30 days of employment

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES

• English language skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal relations skills
• Basic math skills
• Bilingual language skills preferred
• Knowledge of child development stages preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability and willingness to work effectively and compassionately with students with all levels of abilities
• Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance expectations and to follow district procedures for absence reporting
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, District policies, and building and department procedures
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate/required safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals preferred; required within 2 months after hire
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, etc. preferred; required within 2 months after hire
• Operating knowledge of and experience with office productivity programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, etc. preferred

Reports to: Certified Teacher and Principal

Direct reports: This job has no supervisory responsibilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

VISION DEMANDS

• No special vision requirements.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) - X
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) - X
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus - X

NOISE LEVEL

• Very quiet
• Quiet
• Moderate - X
• Loud
• Very Loud