Special Education Paraprofessional: Resource Room Support

Kuna Joint School District 3; Kuna (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Life insurance

Dental

Vision

Public Employees Retirement System (P<

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

KUNA JT. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.

3 is seeking an Extended Resource Room Paraprofessional at Kuna High School to assist a Special Education Teacher in meeting IEP goals through individual and group instruction in a Resource Room and classroom setting. Responsibilities include providing instructional support, maintaining records, supervising students, and assisting with health and personal care needs as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of college or 32 credits or an associate degree or Praxis cut score is required.
• Past successful experience working with school-age children is preferred.
• May need to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated ability to perform major duties listed below.
• Positive public relations skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with basic special education knowledge with emphasis on due process procedures and confidentiality of information and records.
• Display a positive attitude toward school/special education programs and respect for leadership and programming decisions by supervisors.
• Provide individualized instructional activities per the special education teacher's plan.
• Maintain all clerical information required of the program timely and accurately.
• Help maintain a positive classroom environment by creating engaging instructional materials and maintaining orderly spaces.
• Supervise and manage student behavior according to school and teacher policies.
• Use reinforcement strategies empathetically to address individual needs and abilities.
• Meet personal needs of handicapped children and be physically and emotionally able to handle demanding tasks.
• Administer, score, and record achievement and diagnostic tests as recommended.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college or 32 credits

Associates degree

Meet or exceed Praxis cut score for Para Pro

Job description

KUNA JT. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.

3 is seeking an Extended Resource Room Paraprofessional at Kuna High School to assist a Special Education Teacher in meeting IEP goals through individual and group instruction in a Resource Room and classroom setting. Responsibilities include providing instructional support, maintaining records, supervising students, and assisting with health and personal care needs as required.