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Newton Public Schools USD 373; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools USD 373 is seeking a paraeducator to support teachers by adapting instructional activities and supervising students across multiple environments.

The role includes assisting in reading, writing and mathematics, administering tasks, and participating in meetings and professional development to enhance student learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• If 48 college credit hours are not met, pass a state-approved assessment to demonstrate ability to assist in reading, writing and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the supervising teacher to support and reinforce classroom objectives.
• Administers tests, homework and make-up work to support teachers.
• Attends meetings and professional development to acquire and convey information.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, support personnel, and parents to assist in evaluating students.
• Maintains instructional materials and records to facilitate instruction and meet mandates.
• Monitors students in various school environments to maintain safety and positive learning.
• Provides instruction to students under supervision of teachers for individual and group activities.
• Demonstrates dependability, promptness and regular attendance; supports teamwork.
• Maintains confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Performs other duties to ensure efficient functioning of the work.

Education

High school diploma or GED

48 college credit hours or associate's degree OR state-approved assessment

Job description

• High school diploma or a GED certificate.
• If the applicant does not have 48 college credit hours or more from an institution of higher education or an associate's degree (or higher) the applicant will need to pass a state approved assessment that assesses the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics. The district will supply the information on testing upon hiring.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board of education may find appropriate and acceptable
• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the
• Attends meetings and professional development presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating student
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of facilitating instruction; recording student information; and/or meeting mandated
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives and ensuring students' success in
• Demonstrates dependability, promptness, and regular attendance in order to establish consistent routines, promote teamwork, and guarantee instructional
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional working
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work

SUPERVISOR: Teacher and Principal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or a GED certificate.
• If the applicant does not have 48 college credit hours or more from an institution of higher education or an associate's degree (or higher) the applicant will need to pass a state approved assessment that assesses the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics. The district will supply the information on testing upon hiring.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board of education may find appropriate and acceptable

Essential Duties

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the
• Attends meetings and professional development presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating student
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of facilitating instruction; recording student information; and/or meeting mandated
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives and ensuring students' success in
• Demonstrates dependability, promptness, and regular attendance in order to establish consistent routines, promote teamwork, and guarantee instructional
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional working
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Demonstrates required mobility, agility and dexterity to work with students.
• Ability to move, lift, pull, or push objects.
• Remains attentive to students while working in noisy, crowded environments with numerous interruptions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: At will.

EVALUATION: Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

Physical Requirements Of The Job

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Explanation

• Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking.
• Very rarely requires physical exertion beyond walking or climbing stairs.
• Requires prolonged (over 50% of time) standing and walking.
• Requires prolonged (over 75% of time) standing and walking.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, push heavy* objects or materials.
• Frequently (over 20% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.
• Frequently (over 33% of time) requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.
• Over 50% of the time requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push heavy* objects or materials.
• In addition to items 5, 6, 7, & 8, occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry or push heavy objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.
• Driving skills and physical ability required to drive vehicle.
• Special physical, agility and reaction time tests required.
• Ability to perform first aid and CPR.
• "Heavy" means not over 50 pounds.