Paraeducator Special Needs Life Skills [XP09]

Laramie County School District 1•Cheyenne, WY

18h•$17•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a certified teacher, provide support to students with special education needs within the assigned classroom by assisting with students’ individual medical and personal needs; practicing and reinforcing learning concepts with individual and/or small groups of students; assisting students in reaching academic, personal, and behavioral goals; adapting classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials as directed; collaborating with teachers to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs); monitoring and documenting student activities and behavior; and providing clerical support to teacher(s) and staff. Supports teachers and students within the PALS, CLAS, behavior intervention, essential skills, life program, progressive/adaptive learning, ADT, EDT, sign support, and other Specialized Assistance programs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Criminal background check required for hire
Training on delegated healthcare procedures required within the first 30 days of employment
English language skills
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal relations skills
Basic math skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Ability and willingness to work effectively and compassionately with students with all levels of abilities
Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance expectations and to follow district procedures for absence reporting
Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, District policies, and building and department procedures
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate/required safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals preferred; required within 2 months after hire
Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, etc. preferred; required within 2 months after hire
Operating knowledge of and experience with office productivity programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, etc. preferred

Nice To Haves

Experience working with school age children preferred
Experience working with children with special needs preferred
Experience working in a healthcare field preferred
First Aid certification preferred
Bilingual language skills preferred
Knowledge of child development stages preferred

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a certified teacher, guides students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments and personal interactions for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic, personal, and behavioral goals.
Monitors and adheres to student’s daily schedule and behavior plan to ensure consistency and academic/behavioral success.
Administers tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. to support the teacher in the classroom.
Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials and/or makes accommodations under the direction of the special education teacher.
Models conversations, manners, active listening, organizational skills, problem solving strategies, and everyday interaction to demonstrate appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner and to develop students’ daily living and behavioral skills.
Employs and supports appropriate de-escalation and restraint techniques (e.g. MANDT, etc.) as needed to maintain a safe environment.
Supports the individual medical and personal needs of student(s) as instructed by a health care professional and after attending training.
Duties may include administering immediate first aid, oxygen, and medical assistance and performing diapering, tube feeding, toileting, etc.
Confers with certified teacher to assist in the evaluation of student progress, success, and recordkeeping.
Documents student’s daily activities, including behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc., for the purpose of making data driven decisions.
Provides verbal feedback and/or written documentation and reports observations and incidents related to specific students.
Maintains manual and electronic files and records as required.
Collaborates with teachers to implement and meet Individualized Education Plan (IEP) objectives.
Observes students throughout the course of the school day to evaluate progress toward IEP objectives and/or implement accommodations and/or modifications for the purpose of maximizing student learning.
Attends IEP meetings, as requested, to provide feedback to teachers and/or parents in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
Monitors and supervises students in a variety of settings, including classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.
Implements various levels of discipline in accordance with school district and building policies for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
Assists in making copies and obtaining, organizing, and maintaining classroom materials, equipment, and work areas to maximize student learning, provide a safe learning environment, and meet mandated requirements.
Assists other personnel as required which may include enrolling students, maintaining records, working with other classroom teachers, filing paperwork, organizing rooms, duplicating, laminating, correcting papers, etc.
Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Attends meetings and in-service training as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.