Special Education Resource Paraprofessional

Norfolk Public Schools, Nebraska; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk Public Schools in Nebraska is seeking a Special Education Resource Paraprofessional to support students at Westside Elementary. Under the direction of teachers and administrators, you will assist with instructional activities, reinforce classroom techniques, and help meet individual education goals.

The role requires a high school diploma; First aid/CPR certification is desirable but not required. You must demonstrate strong communication, organization, and observational skills, and be

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; First aid/CPR certificate desired but not required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organization, leadership and human relations abilities.

Responsibilities

• Works with students in groups or individually to reinforce directions.
• Reads aloud to students and listens to them read.
• Assists in making up work and interpreting teacher directions.
• Supervises lunchroom, hallways, and classrooms.
• Prepares instructional media and inventories materials.
• Supports health and physical needs of students and assists in emergencies.
• Performs typing, filing, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective oral and written comm.

Organization and leadership

Visual and auditory skills

Education

High School Diploma

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 Superintendent.

JOB TITLE:

SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE PARAPROFESSIONAL - Westside Elementary

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• First aid/CPR certificate desired not required

REPORTS TO:

Building Administrator; Special Education Teacher

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:

Building Administrator, Special Education Teacher

JOB GOAL:

Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

School year only

EVALUATION:

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

NOTE:

This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment.

Essential Functions

• Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function
• Works with small groups of students, as directed by the teacher, to reinforce directions or tutor in needed areas
• Listens to students read, and reads to students
• Helps students with make-up work
• Assist in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc.
• Assist students in interpreting and following directions of teacher
• Drills - to reinforce any skill the teacher has taught
• Alerts teacher to needs of students
• Assist teacher in checking progress of individualized study projects
• Supervises lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms and other assigned activities
• Reserves instructional media
• Assist with the physical and health needs of the children
• Does miscellaneous typing and filing
• Inventories books, materials and equipment
• Assists when emergencies arise
• Performs other delegated responsibilities assigned by teacher or administrator

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory)

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Skills in organization, leadership and human relations
• Visual and auditory skills for dealing with students