Para-Educator III - EHS - SPED

Elko•Elko, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, 158-day, grant-funded position classified as unlicensed staff and assigned to the classified salary schedule. The position is contingent upon continued funding and is non-exempt. Under the immediate supervision of a licensed professional, the Para-Educator performs paraprofessional duties related to classroom instruction. Assignments may support a range of instructional programs, including regular classrooms, special education resource or self-contained settings, bilingual programs, compensatory education, libraries, in-school suspension, and study hall. The work may take place in school health offices, playgrounds, cafeterias, classrooms, and locker rooms. The role involves supporting students and instructional staff, with physical demands that may range from sedentary to heavy, as well as exposure to varied indoor and outdoor conditions and school-related hazards.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent, such as a GED, college, technical or trade school transcript, or foreign equivalency.
Meet one of the following: an associate degree from an accredited college or university; 48 completed semester hours of college or university credit; or a minimum passing score of 460 on the ETS ParaPro assessment.
Hold a current CPR/AED certificate from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or a similar organization, and maintain it for the duration of the assignment. Training must be in person and include a hands-on component; online courses are not accepted.
Knowledge of CPR/AED and universal precautions.
Ability to deal with unusual behavior and crisis situations and work effectively with all types of students.
Ability to learn and apply school rules, regulations, and procedures; interpret and apply oral and written instructions; and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to perform multiple tasks, determine priorities, plan and organize work, and perform routine record keeping.
Ability to work cooperatively with employees, students, parents/guardians, and the public.
Ability to recognize and report hazards and apply safe work methods.
Possess physical and mental stamina commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
Meet the physical, communication, mobility, and vision demands described for the position, including working in a typical office setting and using standard office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Foreign language skills for bilingual programs.
Verified typing score of 35 net words per minute.
Personal characteristics conducive to success in the district, including poise, perspective, integrity, flexibility, and appropriate personal appearance.

Responsibilities

Assist the professional with the instructional program.
Assist with maintaining discipline and encouraging acceptable behavior.
Assist with taking attendance, correcting papers, and presenting instructional materials.
Type and duplicate classroom and school materials, such as bulletins, instructional materials, schedules, correspondence, and reports, as needed.
Assist with loading and unloading buses to ensure students board the proper bus, as needed.
Assist students with personal care and sanitary needs, as needed.
Assist with feeding students, including preparing, distributing, ordering, and administering snacks and special lunches, as needed.
Operate a variety of office machines, as needed.
Assist with and actively participate in physical education activities, as needed.
Contribute to reports on student progress, behavior, and performance.
Keep records and administer medication to students per parent authorization, as needed.
Assist students with daily assigned activities.
Perform CPR/AED when necessary.
Complete standard district and school forms.
Conform to prescribed safety standards and recognize and report hazards while applying safe work methods.
Perform other tasks related to the position as assigned.