Para Educator

State of Montana•Great Falls, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to assist students in achieving their maximum potential by assisting instructors and administrators in carrying out individualized student programming, supporting curricular class work so students can meet state standards, supporting physical needs to allow for school participation while providing a safe and pleasant school environment where all of these goals can be achieved.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Must be able to communicate fluently with students needing sign language communication.

Nice To Haves

College coursework and/or workshops in child development and educational methods and/or Para Educator is preferred.
Knowledge of first aid and CPR techniques and safety precautions is desirable.
Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) or a willingness to reach target proficiency levels to foster cooperative relationships with students and staff.
Ability to handle controversy objectively, manage a diverse team, and maintain effective relationships with families and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom support with content delivery, carrying out teacher-created lesson plans with students in 1:1 or small group settings.
Assist with meeting individual students' needs, such as assisting with ankle and foot orthotics (AFOs), splints, and other adaptive aids; transfers and positioning; assisting with self-help items such as toileting, feeding and dressing; assisting with motor lab activities, job coaching, and mainstream support/tutoring.
Set up and assist with specific student programs on computers, iPads, and other assistive devices.
Assist with student management, including breakfast program, lunchroom duty, playground duty, bus duty, hall monitoring, and escorting students to and from different areas on campus.
Assist with recordkeeping, including helping with grading, maintaining datasheets, compiling data, taking attendance, etc.
Assist with cleaning classroom areas, laundry, dishes, decorating for events, copying, enlarging, typing, recording, binding, organizing supplies, and sorting/filing.
Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate good ethics in regards to student/staff interactions, work behaviors, and following school policies and procedures.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with teachers, support staff, administration, parents, and students.
Participate in the employee sign program to increase sign language level as directed by board policy.
Participate in MSDB's mentoring program for a minimum of the first two years of employment.
Participate in professional development activities throughout the year as indicated by the principal.
Participate in trainings that focus on educating students who are deaf or hard of hearing and/or have a visual impairment.
Attend and participate in department meetings and any other meetings indicated by the principal.
Other related duties as assigned.