USD #249 Frontenac Jr. High - Instructional Paraeducator

USD249-Frontenac Jr. High, Frontenac, KS; Frontenac (KS); On-site; USD 18,597 - 19,148; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Kansas seeks a full-time Instructional Paraeducator to assist in the supervision and instruction of students with special needs. The role involves adapting activities for special education students, collaborating with staff, and providing direct support in a variety of classroom settings. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals. The position offers a competitive hourly wage between $13.50 and $13.90.

Qualifications

• Assist in supervising, caring, and instructing students with special needs.
• Implement plans for instruction and monitor student behavior.
• Provide information to appropriate personnel under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities under teacher direction.
• Assists students with personal care needs.
• Collaborates to support student progress.

Skills

Adhering to safety practices

Communication/collaboration with diverse groups

Use of behavior management techniques

Maintaining confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college hours or qualifying score on exam

Tools

Standard office equipment

Software applications

Job description

Job Details

USD #249 Frontenac Jr. High - Instructional Paraeducator, Frontenac, KS

Job Description

Instructional Paraeducator

Purpose:

The job of the Instructional Paraeducator is to assist in the supervision, care and instruction of students with special needs in the regular education classroom, interrelated resource rooms or other special needs settings; assist in implementing plans for instruction; monitor student behavior; and provide information to appropriate school personnel, all under the direct supervision of the Special Education Teacher.

This position may work with students in Early Childhood settings, Elementary or Secondary classrooms, resource rooms, or with speech and school psychology providers. It may serve students with mild to moderate disabilities including those who are deaf/hard of hearing or have visual impairments, or other disabilities in the general education setting.

Responsible to: Special Education Teacher, District Administration; SEK 637 Administration

Experience: Job-related experience is desired.

Education/Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must have 48 college hours or a qualifying score on the Master Teacher Online Exam within the first 90 days of employment, and 20 hours per year of in-service training are required. All paraeducator positions are non-exempt, at-will positions.

Clearances: (Required upon offer of/and acceptance of employment)

• Criminal Background check
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in Central Office

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Wages: Based on hourly rate, number of days worked, and completion of required trainings (9-month school calendar)

Essential Functions

• 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.

Job Requirements

Minimum 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.

Knowledge: Basic math; reading and following instructions; and understanding complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: instructional procedures and practices; age-appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/behavior; and safe handling of blood-borne pathogens and crisis de-escalation techniques.

Ability: To schedule activities, collect data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability to work with a diversity of individuals. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Specific ability-based competencies include: communicating/collaboration with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions; and the ability to take constructive feedback.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions frequently require the following physical demands: walking, sitting, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and fine finger dexterity. This position may also require some travel, the ability to work indoors/outdoors year around, as well as the ability to work in noisy, stressful, and crowded environments.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $13.50 to $13.90 Per Hour