SER Paraprofessional - 7 hrs

Posted 6 days ago

shawnee mission school districtOverland Park (KS)

Teaching Assistants, All Other Elementary and Secondary Schools

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$19.11/hour

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About the role

Centralized Program Paraprofessional Show/Hide DAYS: 185 days, 7 hours/day SALARY SCHEDULE: CLAS Range D, starting at $19.11/hour The centralized program special education paraeducator assists the teacher with educational and non-education activities. The paraeducator assists in carrying out the program developed by the special education professional(s) and support personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Other duties may be assigned
Direct small groups of individual students in teacher-planned instructional activities.
Collect and record instructional and behavioral data as requested by the teacher.
Assist with academic and physical needs of students under direction of the teacher.
Assist the teacher in maintaining the classroom management program and handle routine discipline.
Prepare instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
Consider all classroom behavior and achievements confidential.
Assist the teacher in supervision of field trips and school parties but not provide transportation.
Assists with medical and/or nurse delegated duties (may include: tube feeding, tracheotomy suctioning, tilting, catheterization, diapering, seizure protocol)
Assists with personal care, self-care and self-help needs due to student's medical condition
Attends in-service and meetings for purpose of obtaining job function skills(CPI, De-escalation of behaviors, Verbal Behavior Instruction)
Assisting staff in supporting students when in the community setting
Assist in individualized daily data collection on multiple students
Monitors students during assigned times to ensure a safe and positive environment for students
Assists with behavioral strategy implementation
Understand various types of communication devices and how to assist students in using them.
Assist with the evacuation of classroom during emergency situations
Assist with the construction of visual tools utilized with students
Other duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience (Required and Preferred)
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous experience in position or school setting preferred.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able toperform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge of principles and practices of public school education and the ability to apply them to the needs of the district. Ability to develop effective working relationships with the students, staff, and community. Knowledge and ability to utilize appropriate technology. Ability to collaborate with team members to implement the district's strategic plan and engage in solution building. Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.

Skills and Abilities: On-the-job training sessions are required by the State Department of Education for continued employment. Must be physically able to restrain students, when appropriate, in compliance with accepted district disciplinary procedures. Must be physically able to lift, or assist in lifting, non-ambulatory students. Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and adherence to Board policy. Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to effectively write detailed reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, in relation to department duties and responsibilities. Ability to speak in front of large and/or small groups. Bilingual communication skills preferred.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have the ability to travel in personal or school district vehicle. Must be flexible regarding scheduling, working conditions and location of work. May require some physical exertion. May be required to lift and move 20 to 30 pounds of classroom equipment.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Must be able to occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

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