Special Education Paraeducator - Student Support (PT)

Pleasant-Valley-Community-School-District; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Pleasant Valley Community School District Riverdale Heights Elementary School - Bettendorf, Iowa is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator RH to support instructional programs and supervise students during cafeteria, recess, and small groups.

The paraeducator assists teachers with students who have disabilities, supports IEP goals, and helps develop self-help, social, and community skills. 5.75 hours/day; $18.15/hour after a 60-day probationary period.

Qualifications

• Experience in areas related to the listed performance responsibilities preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Assist in bus loading and unloading.
• Attend paraeducator meetings/training and serve on committees, as required.
• Carry out therapeutic regimens, such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
• Clean classrooms, facilities, or work areas.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Distribute teaching materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
• Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Assist teachers/students with homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
• Maintain student records (Medicaid, Medicare).
• Assist students with special educational needs.
• Monitor student performance.
• Assist with data collection.
• Set up classroom materials or equipment.
• Supervise school or student activities.
• Encourage the use of life skills.
• Assist students with personal hygiene, toileting, feeding, and/or help in the restroom.
• Assist other educational professionals with projects or research.
• Collaborate with other teaching professionals to implement educational programs.
• Create technology-based learning materials.
• Check email on a daily basis.
• Complete annual training modules.
• Assist with cafeteria/recess duties as assigned by the building principal.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned by school administrators.

Job description

Pleasant Valley Community School District Riverdale Heights Elementary School - Bettendorf, Iowa is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator RH to support instructional programs and supervise students during cafeteria, recess, and small groups.

The paraeducator assists teachers with students who have disabilities, supports IEP goals, and helps develop self-help, social, and community skills. 5.75 hours/day; $18.15/hour after a 60-day probationary period.