Special Education/ED Paraprofessional/Driver

Norfolk Public Schools; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk Public Schools in Norfolk, Nebraska seeks an ED Paraprofessional/Driver to support classroom instruction and transportation needs for students with disabilities. Under supervision, you assist the teacher, supervise students on bus/van, and help with instructional activities.

Requirements include a high school diploma, preferred First aid/CPR, and the ability to pass a DOT physical. This role emphasizes reliability, safety, and effective communication to support student learning

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• First aid/CPR certificate desired.
• Must pass a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students.
• Supervise bus/van passengers and ensure safety during loading/unloading.
• Assist with the physical and health needs of the children.
• Inventory books, materials and equipment and assist with classroom activities.
• Follow safety and behavioral guidelines and report concerns to staff.

Education

High School Diploma

Effective oral and written communication skills

Skills in organization and leadership

Visual and auditory skills

Job description

It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

JOB TITLE: ED PARAPROFESSIONAL/DRIVER

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma
• First aid/CPR certificate desired
• Must pass a DOT physical

REPORTS TO:

Building Administrator; Special Education Teacher

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:

Building Administrator, Special Education Teacher

JOB GOAL:

Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

School year only

EVALUATION:

Special Education Teacher and Building Administrator

NOTE:

This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Consistent and punctual attendance
• Assist special education teacher in helping students with behavioral and/or emotional disabilities
• Listens to students read, and reads to students
• Helps students with make-up work
• Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.
• Assists students in interpreting and following directions of teacher
• Reinforce social skills the teacher has taught
• Alerts teacher to needs of students
• Assists teacher in checking progress of individuals
• Supervises lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms and other assigned activities
• Assists with the physical and health needs of the children
• Inventories books, materials and equipment
• Assists when emergencies arise
• Checks bus/van before each operation for mechanical defects and notifies the proper authorities in the case of mechanical failure
• Follows guidelines for loading/unloading students
• Transports only authorized students
• Obeys all traffic laws
• Keeps to assigned schedule
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus/van and reports undisciplined students to the proper authority
• Discharges students only at authorized stops
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses/vans
• Keeps assigned bus/van clean
• Reports all accidents and advises about all possible safety problems
• Performs other delegated responsibilities assigned by teacher or administrator

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory):

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in organization, leadership and human relations
• Visual and auditory skills for dealing with students