Special Education Para Educator/Substitutes

Great Falls Public Schools; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 145,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Falls Public Schools seeks a Special Education paraeducator to assist in instruction under the direct supervision of a special education teacher, while keeping accurate records and supporting students in small groups.

You will work closely with the classroom teacher, be part of a collaborative team, and help implement behavioral interventions. The role may involve activities like bowling and swimming for middle/high school students, and assisting with daily student care and safety.

Qualifications

• The ability to provide instruction to students under the direct supervision of the special education teacher.
• Keep accurate records of instructional information.
• Work with and take direction from the classroom teacher.
• Work as a part of a team.
• Correct paperwork and instruct students in small groups.
• Implement behavioral intervention programs as outlined by the classroom teacher.
• Assist with specialized personal needs of students.
• Work independently.
• Two years of college coursework or passing competency test within first month of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students under supervision.
• Keep accurate instructional records and assist with paperwork.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher and work in small groups.
• Support behavioral intervention programs as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with specialized personal needs of students as required.
• Participate in activities including bowling and swimming for MS/HS.
• Assist with transportation logistics and overall student safety.

Skills

Instructional support under supervisor

Record keeping

Teamwork

Small group instruction

Behavioral intervention

Personal needs assistance

Independent work

College coursework or competency test

Education

Two years college coursework or competency test

Job description

• The ability to provide instruction to students under the direct supervision of the special education teacher;
• The ability to keep accurate records of instructional information;
• The ability to work with and take direction from the classroom teacher;
• The ability to work as a part of a team;
• The ability to correct paperwork and to instruct students in small groups;
• The ability to implement behavioral intervention programs as outlined by the classroom teacher;
• The ability to assist with specialized personal needs of students;
• The ability to work independently;
• Two years of college coursework or passing competency test within first month of employment.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ability to provide instruction to students under the direct supervision of the special education teacher;
• The ability to keep accurate records of instructional information;
• The ability to work with and take direction from the classroom teacher;
• The ability to work as a part of a team;
• The ability to correct paperwork and to instruct students in small groups;
• The ability to implement behavioral intervention programs as outlined by the classroom teacher;
• The ability to assist with specialized personal needs of students;
• The ability to work independently;
• Two years of college coursework or passing competency test within first month of employment.

Physical Demands

• Frequently lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Must be able to frequently transfer students from wheelchair to alternate location such as floor, commode, stander, classroom chair
• Frequently push wheelchairs with students who weigh 100 lbs. or more;
• Daily exposure to outside conditions (i.e. rain, snow, and occasionally extreme heat or cold conditions) during outdoor recess/gym activities;
• Assist with loading and unloading of students on buses;
• On a regular and consistent basis stand for long periods of time
• Frequently walk, kneel, bend and squat
• Assist students with toileting;
• Feed or help students feed themselves;
• Occasionally must be able to run/sprint in order to protect the physical safety of students under your care;
• Daily sanitation of room and equipment;
• Assist in student's educational plan including development and implementation of instruction program;
• Understand and be aware of medical needs of students and be able to react appropriately and quickly in emergency, medical situations;
• Manage required forms and records;
• Multi-task, make quick decisions, and work as a cohesive member of a team
• Assist with behavior management programs and techniques;
• Daily participate in bowling and/or swimming program. (MS and HS only)

LOCATION: Various Locations

EMPLOYMENT: Various Hours; 5 days/wk.; 10-months per school year

SALARY: $16.78/hr Special Ed Para (25/26 Salary Schedule)

$105.00/day Sub Special Ed Para (25/26 Salary Schedule)

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

A cover letter, resume, and current District classified application (within the past 12 months) must be received in the Frontline Application System (available at www.gfps.k12.mt.us) by the closing date.