Special Education Paraprofessional 7 hrs/day

Northwest Middle School; Coralville (IA); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Iowa City Community School District Northwest Middle School - Coralville, Iowa is hiring a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students with IEPs, implement BIP, and assist with materials and transportation needs. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with Para certificate or post-secondary education preferred, and K-12 experience is valued.

The position is full-time with a starting wage of $17.05 per hour.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Para Certificate or Post-Secondary Education preferred.
• Experience in a K-12 education system is preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable

Aufgaben

• Assist in the implementation of student's Individual Education Plans and support in the preparation and organization of instructional materials and equipment.
• Implement a Behavior Implementation Plan (BIP).
• Assist with and/or perform personal care and hygiene activities as necessitated by the needs of the student.
• Will implement strategies and participate in ongoing training that prevents, minimizes, and manages behavioral challenges with dignity and safety for the student.
• Participate in training and supporting the implementation of alternate communication devices as needed and ensuring access across settings.
• Participate in verbal de-escalation and crisis management training provided by the Iowa City Community School District
• Maintain as requested student documentation, Medicaid logs, and progress monitoring.
• Support in the transition of students on and off the bus, as well as when needed riding the bus to support students based on student needs.
• All personnel supporting students with individual educational plans should anticipate supporting occasional and up to consistent bus riding and must complete bus rider training
• Create and maintain positive working relationships with the school community, students, and other employees.
• Attends work on a prompt and regular basis
• Maintain confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned.

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Para Certificate or Post-Secondary Education

Jobbeschreibung

Iowa City Community School District Northwest Middle School - Coralville, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Description

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Para Certificate or Post-Secondary Education preferred
• Experience in a K-12 education system is preferred
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO:

JOB GOALS:

Performs the full range of professional duties including collaboration with school personnel and the special education department, and supports the documented needs of the student. Special Education Paraprofessionals should be self-starters, flexible, and intuitive in supporting the needs of students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the implementation of student's Individual Education Plans and support in the preparation and organization of instructional materials and equipment. Which may include:
• The implementation of a Behavior Implementation Plan (BIP)
• Assist with and/or perform personal care and hygiene activities as necessitated by the needs of the student.
• Will implement strategies and participate in ongoing training that prevents, minimizes, and manages behavioral challenges with dignity and safety for the student. This may include implementing the strategies and training received in crisis response including physical management as needed and when appropriate.
• Participating in training and supporting the implementation of alternate communication devices as needed and ensuring access across settings.
• Participate in verbal de-escalation and crisis management training provided by the Iowa City Community School District
• Maintain as requested student documentation, Medicaid logs, and progress monitoring.
• Support in the transition of students on and off the bus, as well as when needed riding the bus to support students based on student needs. All personnel supporting students with individual educational plans should anticipate supporting occasional and up to consistent bus riding and must complete bus rider training (to be provided upon hire).
• Create and maintain positive working relationships with the school community, students, and other employees.
• Attends work on a prompt and regular basis
• Maintain confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

175 days + up to 2 additional days of in-service = 177 days. Salary and calendar year to be evaluated in accordance with the Negotiated Agreement between the Iowa City Education Association and the Iowa City Community School District.

EVALUATION :

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the District’s policy on Evaluation, State Statute, and any applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Special Education Paraprofessional 7 hrs/day

Iowa City Community School District Northwest Middle School - Coralville, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.05 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nathan Price , Assistant Principal
• Northwest Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]