Paraprofessional I Special Education - Kinard Middle School

Information specific to this position: Special Education/Integrated Services

Pay Range: $17.94 - $20.09 (min – 12% above min)/hr based on qualifications and experience*

Hours/day: 3.5 hours

Work calendar days: 186 days

Duration of position: Remainder of school year 

Benefits include: PERA retirement, short and long term disability. 

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SUMMARY: 

Responsible for assisting the General Classroom or Special Education Teacher by providing instructional and physical support for students with mild to moderate physical disabilities, emotional disabilities and/or special needs so that they may fully participate in class activities. Assist students with personal care, social skills and/or self-awareness. Assist teacher with classroom materials and clerical skills and monitor students. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform 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. Frequency of duties, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment. 

Description of Job Tasks 

1. Assist the General Classroom or Special Education Teacher with implementing instruction and reinforcing learning skills in individual or small groups, adapting curriculum to individual student needs and monitoring and enforcing acceptable social and physical behavior for students with learning disabilities, mild or moderate physical disabilities, emotional disabilities and/or special needs. 

2. Assist students with personal care, social skills, and/or self-awareness and in getting to and from bus stops, restrooms, lunchrooms, etc. May be required assist students with personal health and hygiene, including spoon feeding, tube feeding, toileting, catherization, diapering, lifting or pushing students in wheelchairs. May use alternative language such as sign language or voice activated computer systems. May adapt classroom materials for use by a student with a hearing or vision disability. 

3. Assist teacher in preparing materials, administering tests, grading, taking attendance, completing paperwork, maintaining files, evaluating and recording student achievement and maintaining student records. 

4. Monitor students in classroom and during breaks, lunch, recess, time outs, on field trips, getting on and off the bus, etc. Reinforce school-wide discipline procedures. 

5. Assist Teacher and/or administration with special projects. 

6. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. 

7. Attend appropriate in-services, building meetings, training, IEP meetings, parent conferences and/or school functions. 

8. Perform other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• One year of related experience 

• Experience working with special needs students preferred 

• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable

• Criminal background check required for hire 

• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) required within 3 months of hire 

• Special Education Paraprofessional Academy classes (5 in first 2 years of hire)

Questions regarding this position can be directed to talent@psdschools.org