Special Education Paraprofessional w/ Driving

Norfolk Public Schools, Nebraska; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Public Schools in Norfolk, Nebraska is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional w/ Driving to assist in providing quality education and instruction to students. This role includes working closely with the teaching team and special education students.

The ideal candidate would have a high school diploma, some college or experience, and effective communication skills. This is a 9-month employment position requiring 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and some college or experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, but not required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students.
• Work cooperatively with the teaching team to provide quality instruction.
• Support special education students with additional guidance.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Effective oral and written communication skills

Skills in human relations and leadership

Education

High school diploma

Some college or experience

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 Director of Human Resources.

Job Title: Special Education Paraprofessional w/ Driving

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Some college or experience
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, but not required

Reports To

Preschool Principal

Receives Guidance From

Special Education Teacher; Building Principal

Job Goal

To assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to the students

Terms of Employment

9 months; 35 hours/week

Evaluation

Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district’s Personnel Evaluation Policy

Essential Duties

• Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
• Works cooperatively with classroom and special education teaching team to provide quality instruction and supervision
• Uses positive forms of communication with children in the classroom
• Demonstrates confidentiality
• Helps in the care of the classroom including sanitizing classroom toys and materials
• Assists special education students in the classroom by providing additional supports such as hand-over-hand guidance, expectations reminders, and movement breaks
• Assembles and organizes materials to be used during instruction by Classroom Teachers and Special Education Teachers
• Interacts with children during play by expanding on vocabulary and social skills
• Supports the Special Education Teacher by documenting objective observation notes
• Assist with inventory of supplies and equipment
• Other duties as assigned by the Special Education Teacher or Preschool Principal

Other Requirements (Intellectual, Sensory)

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in human relations and leadership
• Auditory and visual skills