Para II Center Based Resource - Pioneer Trail Middle School

Olathe Public Schools•Olathe, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of students with special needs in the regular classroom, resource room or in a self-contained classroom. This position is expected to assist in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and performing classroom clerical tasks. This position is part of the special education team and reports to the teacher and building principal.

Requirements

Adhering to safety practices
Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Using district approved crisis intervention techniques
Performing basic math
Reading and following instructions
Understanding complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
Instructional procedures and practices
Age appropriate student activities
Safety practices and procedures
Conflict resolution
Stages of child development/behavior
Safe handling of blood-borne pathogens and crisis de-escalation techniques
Scheduling activities
Collecting data
Using basic, job-related equipment
Flexibility to work with others
Working with data utilizing defined and similar processes
Operating equipment using standardized methods
Working with a diversity of individuals
Problem solving to identify issues and create action plans
Communicating with diverse groups
Maintaining confidentiality
Setting priorities
Working as part of a team
Working with constant interruptions

Nice To Haves

CPR certification

Responsibilities

Adapts and provides accommodations of classroom activities; assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for special education students to actively participate in classroom activities.
Aids students in and out of classroom (e.g. packing backpacks, note taking, relationship building, field trips, social skills, etc.) for the purpose of providing assistance to students’ needs and social growth.
Frequently assists students requiring support in addressing personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations (e.g. diaper changing, toilet training, lifting of students and/or equipment or feeding assistance etc.) for the purpose of allowing students to function in the school environments.
Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. CPR, education strategies, specific disability education, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to the job functions to meet established annual State requirements.
Collaborates with staff for the purpose of providing necessary support and information related to the student’s progress as established in their Individual Education Program under the direction of certified staff.
Frequently implements behavioral plans for students as designed by the IEP team for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students’ needs and providing a consistent environment under the direction of certified staff.
Frequently assist students with challenging and/or aggressive behaviors.
Implements education and behavioral programming under the supervision of the classroom certified staff for the purpose of developing new skills for students.
Instructs students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of meeting Individual Educational Program goals under the direction of certified staff.
Maintains instructional materials and data sheets for the purpose of ensuring availability of instructional materials and/or providing reliable information regarding student progress under the direction of certified staff.
Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments and/or community environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, fire drills, assemblies, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive environment conducive to learning. Middle school level paraeducators may be required to assist students in the swimming pool.