Para Educator - Special Education

Boone County Schools
US - Kentucky - Hebron
December 24, 2024
Education

Position Type:
Support Staff/Para Educator

Date Posted:
12/20/2024

Location:
Conner Middle School

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLEDInternal Transfer Deadline: 12/23/24HOURS:
NOTES: 180 Day contract / Benefits include healthcare and retirement / Earn between $15.07-$20.72(based on years of experience) / 4 paid holidays

TITLE: Para educator - Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

Has a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
(Applies to Title I schools only) Completed two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or
(Applies to Title I schools only) Obtained an Associate Degree (or higher); or
(Applies to Title I schools only) Met rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrated, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness)
Has the ability to read and follow written directions
Has one year of experience working with children in an organized setting
Has and maintains certification in American Red Cross/American Heart Association CPR and First Aid
Has the ability to lift and assist in moving children of various weights numerous times per day
Has demonstrated the ability or potential to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, and staff

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Director Special Education

JOB GOAL: To relieve the teacher of tasks so that more individualized instruction can be provided for students

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be familiar with and follow written guidelines, policies, procedures and directions from supervisor related to job responsibilities
Successfully completes annually an in-service training program of at least twelve (12) hours
Assist in setting up daily seat work and learning center
Check daily seatwork and homework
Use a variety of learning approaches to work on a one-to-one basis, or in small groups, with students in all academic areas to include math, reading, spelling, science, listening and motor activities
Operate the following equipment as needed: fluid duplicator, photocopier, laminator, overhead projector, viewer/editor opaque projector, slide projector, film projector, tape machine and record player
Make work materials and learning aids for class
Write assignments and work on chalkboard
Grade papers
Prepare and type worksheets and tests
Carry out various secretarial duties needed by teacher to include maintenance of routine paperwork, filing, documentation, report cards
Help administer testing
Implement IEP objectives
Monitor IEP objectives
Manage student behavior as directed by teacher
Assist students who have been out due to an absence
Attend regular classes as directed by teacher
Work on self-help skills
Take students to the bathroom, and if necessary, change diapers and carryout any/all process for toileting
Follow catheterization and other procedures, after training by School Nurse
Generally assist with physical management of children with disabilities
Implement fine and gross motor activities under the supervision of the occupational or physical therapist
Assist speech therapist by giving follow-up articulation and language skills
Assist occupational/physical therapist by providing routine exercise programs as directed by therapist
Supervise part of class while teacher works with other students
Facilitate Community Based instruction
Participate in in-service training as provided by the School District
Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully certified teachers
Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Hourly ( Grade 04 - SEP )
6.5 hrs. per day
32.5 hrs. per wk.
180 days
9 months
Board approved 8-8-02, Revised 1/9/2014, Revised 6/9/2016, Revised 6/13/2019

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