SpEd Paraprofessional - Resource (176 days, M-F, 7.5 hrs./day)

* Reports consistently for work as scheduled* Performs other duties as assigned* Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards* Obtains and maintains certifications necessary to support students with special needs* Carries out instructional programs and lessons in various learning environments as designated in the lesson plan* Coordinates completion of assignments with regular classroom teachers* Assists individual students in performing activities instructed by a teacher* Under supervision of a teacher, works with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher* Monitors behavior contracts and reward systems for students* Assists the student(s) in recitation, reading, and other curriculum tasks* Maintains, orders, and organizes inventory of materials in an effective manner* Collects data for assessment and monitoring purposes* Completes daily paper work (i.e. attendance reports, detention slips, student referral slips, various student passes, etc.)* Assists with non-standardized testing of students* Tutors students in various subject areas* Assists in preparation, production, and maintenance of materials and equipment as assigned* Provides initial first aid/emergency care* Works with students in one-to-one/group situations* Helps to resolve disciplinary student issues* Removes disruptive, defiant children* Supervises loading and unloading of buses* Provides individual tutoring for students in computer skills and usage* Assists students in finding materials and books in library* Assists teachers in locating materials for classroom, and assembles materials for teachers’ use as directed* Conducts story time for students* Monitors students during recess, hall duty, and passing periods* Supervises students in the use of the various programs on the computer* Provides personal assistance to students, including dispensing medication* Assists the student(s) assigned with physical tasks such as putting on and taking off of outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory, maneuvers and secures wheelchairs, and so on* Performs tasks for student(s) such as sharpening pencils, carrying lunch trays, and the like* Accompanies the student(s) to whom assigned when trips to the office or to the school nurse are necessary* Serves as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team concerning an assigned student* Performs Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques when appropriate, after training* Accompanies and assists student(s) while in the classroom setting* Attends meetings and conferences as required* Attends pre-job training, ongoing training, and meetings as required during the school year in order to remain up-to-date of job procedures* Laminates all materials as needed* Performs miscellaneous clerical duties and assists other staff members* Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing* Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems* Ability to establish and maintain accurate record keeping, document management, and filing systems* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public* Ability to follow oral and written instructions* Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner* Ability to maintain confidentiality* Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities* Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities* Ability to work independently without direct supervision* Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility* Communicates effectively with students and adults in a wide variety of settings* Computer proficiency including office productivity applications* Considerable knowledge of policies, procedures, and overall district functions* Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities* Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team setting* Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness* Demonstrates effective organizational and time management skills* Detail-oriented* Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible* Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills* Knowledge of office methods and procedures* Knowledge of Special Education, other educational programming, and associated legal requirements as related to the needs of the students assigned to the teacher* Promotes a positive climate, culture, and community* Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills* Student-centered and relationship-focused* Understanding of data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community* Willing to attend CO-TOP opportunities and other professional learning related to the job* Willing to be trained to carry out delegated nursing practices* Willingness to participate in ongoing training as required* Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties* Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices* Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils* Typical demands require staff to lift/push/pull or carry up to 50 lbs.; may have to lift students when assistance is required; able to safely lift 50 lbs. each in a two person lift, and may be higher for some assignments depending on position and student need; climb stairs, ladders, and/or stools; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer keyboards; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students when necessary.* This position is very active and may require moving from one location to another in short amounts of time depending on the needs of students.For more information on our benefits, please visit .**How to Apply:**

New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format:* A current resumePlease do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting- We believe people are the heart of our success.- We believe relationships matter.- We believe in quality education. #J-18808-Ljbffr