Special Education Paraprofessional PT and FT

*SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA-PROFESSIONAL AIDE* *QUALIFICATIONS:* 1.
Demonstrated successful experience working with students.
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Evidence of ability to be firm but kind, caring but consistent, patient and vigilant.
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Evidence of ability to accept direction from supervising teacher(s) and work as a team member with other professionals.
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Evidence of ability to write concise observational data, maintain a log, record computerized data, and maintain behavior charts.
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Evidence of ability to be resourceful and try options within the plan laid out with the teacher; act independently within the scope of the program to assist students in maintaining appropriate behaviors and achieving skills.
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Proven record of interpersonal skills with students and coworkers.
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Proven record of good organizational skills, punctuality and responsibility.
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Evidence of ability to modify and adjust the curriculum with input from supervising teacher(s).
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Evidence of understanding of and willingness to abide by confidentiality policy and practice of the district.
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Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and background check 11.
Other qualities as deemed appropriate.
*PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES* Perform duties as assigned.
Ability to maintain an effective and positive classroom environment.
Ability to manage student behavior, maintain physical safety, and implement appropriate classroom management procedures; assist with implementation of behavior plans and crisis plans Ability to adhere to and implement Board and school policies and procedures.
Provide for personal, behavioral, and social growth of students.
Ability to work with staff and students in a collaborative/inclusive model of delivery.
Maintain professional competence through in service education provided by the district, and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
Provide individual and special program assistance on assignment basis.
This may include: Assisting students with physical and/or cognitive impairments with moving through their day (i.
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on and off buses, into and around the building) Assisting students with self-care tasks of feeding, dressing, and toileting Assisting with physical care, which may include lifting, restraining, changing Assisting students in the use of an augmentative communication device and/or assistive technology (i.
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computer literacy, curriculum and graphics software) Assisting students with academic and functional skills curriculum, using modifications of material, equipment and technology Help students prepare for and participate in Special Olympic practices, competitions, and games Accompany and assist students on bus rides, field trips, work studies, or other school-related activities that may occur off-campus on a school day, as required.
Includes riding bus immediately before or after the regular school day to transport students to and from home Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Building Principal, Special Services Coordinator, School Nurse *IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:* Building Principal, Special Services Coordinator.
Classroom teachers will provide day-to-day direction.
In addition, the special education paraprofessional aide, as are all district employees, is under the general supervision of the District Superintendent.
*TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:* Salary, benefits, and other working conditions as negotiated by the Frenchtown Public Schools Board of Trustees and the Frenchtown Classified Association.
*A pre-employment physical and background check are required.
* *EQUIPMENT USED:* Computer, tablet, calculator, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax, special needs equipment including wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
*WORK ENVIRONMENT:* While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside but may be assigned to outside activities.
The employee must be able to meet deadlines with time constraints.
The employee must be adaptable to working with students at all levels of cognitive, physical, emotional, and behavioral development or impairment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can become intense *PHYSICAL DEMANDS:* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, walk, and stand; twist at neck, bend at waist; kneel; reach.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments.
The employee may at times be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds, run, swim, or physically restrain a student posing a safety threat.
The employee is often required to maintain physical proximity to students.
There is potential for injury from an aggressive student (for example hitting, biting, kicking, throwing objects).
*MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:* While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work.
The employee frequently exercises flexibility and adaptiveness (ability to shift between tasks, supervising teachers, students, campuses).
The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity.
The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.
*It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff to best meet the needs of the District.
* Job Types: Part-time, Full-time Pay: $13.
73 - $14.
66 per hour Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week Benefits: * Bereavement leave * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Physical setting: * Public school Schedule: * 4 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * No nights * No weekends Work Location: In person