Nurse Para-Educator, Special Education, 2026-2027 School Year
About The Position
Under the supervision of an administrator and general direction of a classroom teacher, assists the teacher in the education of students including management of student behavior; hygiene and self-help, recordkeeping, instructional assistance; classroom safety, security and organization; and interaction and communication with students, staff and administration. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks: Observes and supervises classroom activities during the course of the instruction day to maintain a controlled and safe environment; Assists the teacher in the physical setup and cleanup of the classroom for group instruction, projects and activities; After initial instruction by teacher, provides one-on-one and group instruction; Monitors students during bathroom breaks, lunch time, recess and field trips; Assists students with self-help (including toileting and/or feeding), gross motor and social skills in all classroom settings; Assists students to and from buses and/or parent pick-up and drop-off; Communicates rules, expectations and consequences to the students; Assists and reinforces classroom and individual behavior plans as directed by teacher; Collects data on student progress as defined by teacher; Provides struggling learners with prompts and cues related to teacher instruction; Assists the teacher in maintaining accurate records and reports including attendance records, daily charts of student progress, lunch count, emergency information, student files/records,, and other various related forms; Provides coverage for teaching staff as needed; Maintains awareness of fire safety procedures, earthquake preparation and all other emergency contingency plans; Attends training regarding safety/security and behavior management as requested; Provides academic and behavioral support for students with IEP’s in the general and special education settings; Implements Behavior Intervention Plans as directed; Models appropriate behavior for students; Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Read and understand instructions, teaching materials and/or guides
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms with diverse populations
- Successfully supervise students
- Follow instructions with a minimum of direction
- Follow and give clear directions
- Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
- Willing to work without immediate supervision in direct one-on-one and small group instruction
- Work in a team environment
- Carry out behavior management plans and conduct academic progress monitoring and testing
- Adapt to individual needs of teachers and students and work with interruptions
- Respond quickly in emergency situations
- Understand and maintain confidentiality of student information
- Perform general clerical duties including record keeping and filing
- Accept, understand and relate to students who have behavioral, emotional, learning or physical disabilities
- Willingness to be trained and updated in first aid and CPR, safety/security, visual supports, behavior management procedures and other evidenced-based practices
- Ability to assist students in use of computers in the classroom
- Ability to use standard office and classroom equipment
- Be physically able to perform duties specific to the job assignment with or without accommodations
- Flexibility and communication skills
- high school diploma or general education development diploma (GED) and Associate’s (or higher) degree preferred
- EMT, Paramedic, LPN, or RN required
Nice To Haves
- pediatric experience
Responsibilities
- Observes and supervises classroom activities during the course of the instruction day to maintain a controlled and safe environment
- Assists the teacher in the physical setup and cleanup of the classroom for group instruction, projects and activities
- After initial instruction by teacher, provides one-on-one and group instruction
- Monitors students during bathroom breaks, lunch time, recess and field trips
- Assists students with self-help (including toileting and/or feeding), gross motor and social skills in all classroom settings
- Assists students to and from buses and/or parent pick-up and drop-off
- Communicates rules, expectations and consequences to the students
- Assists and reinforces classroom and individual behavior plans as directed by teacher
- Collects data on student progress as defined by teacher
- Provides struggling learners with prompts and cues related to teacher instruction
- Assists the teacher in maintaining accurate records and reports including attendance records, daily charts of student progress, lunch count, emergency information, student files/records,, and other various related forms
- Provides coverage for teaching staff as needed
- Maintains awareness of fire safety procedures, earthquake preparation and all other emergency contingency plans
- Attends training regarding safety/security and behavior management as requested
- Provides academic and behavioral support for students with IEP’s in the general and special education settings
- Implements Behavior Intervention Plans as directed
- Models appropriate behavior for students
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
