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Job title: SPECIAL NEEDS PARAEDUCATOR -LIFE - 2 positions available Company: Laramie County School District 1 Job description : Benefits: Health Insurance employee contribution toward premium for Family $199.52 or Single $60.32 per month Job Title: Paraeducator - Special Needs Revised Date: May 2020 Department: Paraeducators FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Work Year: 9 months Salary Schedule: Paraeducator SUMMARY: Under the direction of a certified teacher, provide support to students with special education needs within the assigned classroom by assisting with students? individual medical and personal needs; practicing and reinforcing learning concepts with individual and/or small groups of students; assisting students in reaching academic, personal, and behavioral goals; adapting classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials as directed; collaborating with teachers to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs); monitoring and documenting student activities and behavior; and providing clerical support to teacher(s) and staff. Supports teachers and students within the PALS, CLAS, behavior intervention, essential skills, life program, progressive/adaptive learning, ADT, EDT, sign support, and other Specialized Assistance programs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/functions 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. Job Tasks Descriptions Frequency % of Time Under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, guides students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments and personal interactions for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic, personal, and behavioral goals.Monitors and adheres to student?s daily schedule and behavior plan to ensure consistency and academic/behavioral success. Administers tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. to support the teacher in the classroom.Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials and/or makes accommodations under the direction of the special education teacher.Models conversations, manners, active listening, organizational skills, problem solving strategies, and everyday interaction to demonstrate appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner and to develop students? daily living and behavioral skills. Employs and supports appropriate de-escalation and restraint techniques (e.g. MANDT, etc.) as needed to maintain a safe environment. D 35% Supports the individual medical and personal needs of student(s) as instructed by a health care professional and after attending training.Duties may include administering immediate first aid, oxygen, and medical assistance and performing diapering, tube feeding, toileting, etc. D 15% Confers with certified teacher to assist in the evaluation of student progress, success, and recordkeeping.Documents student?s daily activities, including behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc., for the purpose of making data driven decisions.Provides verbal feedback and/or written documentation and reports observations and incidents related to specific students.Maintains manual and electronic files and records as required. D 10% Collaborates with teachers to implement and meet Individualized Education Plan (IEP) objectives. Observes students throughout the course of the school day to evaluate progress toward IEP objectives and/or implement accommodations and/or modifications for the purpose of maximizing student learning.Attends IEP meetings, as requested, to provide feedback to teachers and/or parents in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives. D 10% Monitors and supervises students in a variety of settings, including classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.Implements various levels of discipline in accordance with school district and building policies for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment. D 10% Assists in making copies and obtaining, organizing, and maintaining classroom materials, equipment, and work areas to maximize student learning, provide a safe learning environment, and meet mandated requirements. D 10% Assists other personnel as required which may include enrolling students, maintaining records, working with other classroom teachers, filing paperwork, organizing rooms, duplicating, laminating, correcting papers, etc. W 2% Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution. W 2% Attends meetings and in-service training as required. W 2% Performs other duties as assigned. Ongoing 4% TOTAL = 100% EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalentNo experience required Experience working with school age children preferred Experience working with children with special needs preferred Experience working in a healthcare field preferred LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS: Criminal background check required for hire First Aid certification preferred Training on delegated healthcare procedures required within the first 30 days of employment TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES: English language skills Oral and written communication skillsInterpersonal relations skills Basic math skills Bilingual language skills preferred Knowledge of child development stages preferred Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job Ability and willingness to work effectively and compassionately with students with all levels of abilities Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance expectations and to follow district procedures for absence reporting Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, District policies, and building and department procedures Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate/required safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE: Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals preferred; required within 2 months after hire Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, etc. preferred; required within 2 months after hire Operating knowledge of and experience with office productivity programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, etc. preferred Reports to: Certified Teacher and Principal POSITION TITLE # of EMPLOYEES Direct reports: This job has no supervisory responsibilities Responsible for supervising the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom, getting on and off the bus, on recess, on field trips, etc. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. VISION DEMANDS: Required No special vision requirements. Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) X Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) X Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Peripheral vision Depth perception Ability to adjust focus X NOISE LEVEL: Exposure Level Very quiet Quiet Moderate X Loud Very Loud HIRING MANAGER: Valerie Kerschner Title: Principal Saddle Ridge Elementary School Phone: 307-771-2360 HR Staff: Susan Johnson Phone: 307-771-2158 Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - You can also view at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts. Expected salary : $13.89 per hour Location : Wyoming Apply Job!

 

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