Paraprofessional I

Shawnee Heights USD 450; Kansas; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Shawnee Heights USD 450 is seeking a Paraprofessional I to support students at Shawnee Heights High School. The role works under the building principal, with a 6.5-hour day and 174 days per year.

The paraprofessional assists in developing students' personal, social, and intellectual growth, maintains a positive learning environment, and handles clerical tasks as needed within district guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to support students in personal, social, and intellectual development.
• Ability to create a positive learning environment and respond to individual needs.
• Ability to follow district policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for classroom activities under teacher supervision.
• Assist students in schoolwork without giving direct answers.
• Work with small groups to reinforce material.
• Help students become more independent and support special needs.
• Provide behavioral support and perform clerical tasks as required.
• Assist with reading, storytelling, and non-instructional duties.

Skills

Communication

Classroom collaboration

Safety & equipment handling

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PC software

Job description

Title: Paraprofessional I at Shawnee Heights High School

Schedule: 6.5hours per day/ 174 days per year

Reports to:Building Principal

Purpose and Objectives of the Position: The Special Education Paraprofessional assists the instructor in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. To accomplish these tasks, the Special Education Paraprofessional works closely with the staff and administration of the district.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to assist in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Ability to assist in establishing a positive learning environment, and respond to the individual educational needs of students.
• Ability to ensure all activities conform to district guidelines.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community.
• Ability to safely operate all classroom equipment as required.
• Ability to implement the vision and mission of the district.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Requires stooping, bending, kneeling, turning, and reaching.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Must occasionally work in a noisy and crowded environment, with numerous interruptions.

General Responsibilities:

• Ability to prepare for classroom activities under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
• Ability to assist students in schoolwork without giving them answers or enabling them to rely on adult help.
• Ability to work with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Ability to assist students to become more independent.
• Ability to assist individual students in need of special education.
• Ability to provide behavioral support in the classroom.
• Ability to perform clerical duties as required.
• Ability to assist with the physical needs of students.
• Ability to guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
• Ability to assist teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack, toilet, and clothing routines.
• Ability to assist with reading and storytelling.
• Ability to assist in drill work.
• Ability to respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the operation of various office machines and equipment.
• Ability to use personal computer and software.
• Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times.
• Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned.
• Ability to implement and follow all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Must verify good health by passing a physical examination, which includes TB and drug test as required.
• Other duties as assigned by building principal.
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.
• Ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential.
• Ability to not take student behavior personally and not become involved in student drama.

Terms of Employment: At Will. Salary to be established by the Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the USD 450 Board of Education’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel and this job description.