SPED Instructional Paraeducator - Support & Inclusion

USD247-Southeast Junior High, Cherokee, KS; Kansas; On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

USD #247 Southeast Jr. High School in Cherokee, KS is seeking an Instructional Paraeducator to assist in supervising and supporting students with special needs in regular education and resource rooms.

Starting immediately, the role emphasizes implementing instructional plans, monitoring behavior, and collaborating with the Special Education Teacher. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 48 college hours or passing the Master Teacher Online Exam within 90 days, and ongoing

Qualifications

• SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices, operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and using district approved crisis intervention techniques.

Responsibilities

• Adapts and provides accommodations of classroom activities; assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for special education students to actively participate in general education and/or resource room activities.
• Aids students in and out of classroom (e.g. packing backpacks, note taking, relationship building, field trips, social skills, etc.) for the purpose of providing assistance to students’ needs and social growth.
• Assists students requiring supports in addressing personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations (i.e. diaper changing, potty training, lavatory, hand washing, nutritional, etc.) for the purpose of allowing students to function and maintain participation in the general education school environment.
• Participates in trainings (e.g. education strategies, specific disability education, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to the job functions to meeting established annual State requirements.
• Collaborates with staff for the purpose of providing necessary support and information related to the student’s progress as established in the Individual Education Plan under the direction of certified staff.
• Creates visual aids based on the level of the student’s visual impairment for the purpose of improving the student’s learning process (for para educators serving students with vision impairments).
• Implements educational and behavioral programming under the supervision of the classroom certified staff for the purpose of developing new skills for students.
• Assist students with challenging and/or aggressive behaviors in accordance with the general education policies, procedures, and the IEP.
• Instructs students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings within the general education building (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc) for the purpose of meeting IEP goals under the direction of certified staff.
• Maintains instructional materials and data sheets for the purpose of ensuring availability of instructional materials and/or providing reliable information regarding student progress.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments and/or community environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, fire drills, assemblies, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive environment conducive to learning.
• Assist in establishing a positive learning environment, and respond to the individual needs of students.
• The ability to work cooperatively and demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with other paras, professionals, community agencies, and other groups.
• Assist in safeguarding confidential information, and observing confidentiality requirements.
• Use of appropriate behavior management techniques to maintain a positive climate for learning.
• Faithful, daily attendance and adherence to work schedules.
• Observe all district and interlocal policies during activities.
• Restrict cell phone usage to break and lunch times.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the educational team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety practices

Record keeping

Crisis intervention

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college hours or Master Teacher Online Exam

Job description

USD #247 Southeast Jr. High School in Cherokee, KS is seeking an Instructional Paraeducator to assist in supervising and supporting students with special needs in regular education and resource rooms.

Starting immediately, the role emphasizes implementing instructional plans, monitoring behavior, and collaborating with the Special Education Teacher. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 48 college hours or passing the Master Teacher Online Exam within 90 days, and ongoing