Paraprofessional-Tri-County Education Center

Tri County Special Education CoopIndependence, KS
Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Paraprofessional assists in the supervision, care and instruction of students with a variety of learning needs under the supervision of a licensed/certified staff member. These services may be delivered in a special education or general education environment.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Health and inoculation certificate on file at the Central Office.
  • Meets Highly Qualified status: 1) hold an Associate’s Degree (or higher) from an accredited university or college or 2) complete 48 college credit hours or 3) pass the Master Teacher Test

Nice To Haves

  • Desire to continue career improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Adhere and support the philosophy, mission and policies of Tri-County and the school district
  • Follows daily routine given by supervisor
  • Punctual
  • Provides basic supports to students in and/or outside of the classroom setting
  • Demonstrates acceptance of students at their performance level
  • Completes basic training for position
  • Maintains and turns in job related data, timely (including inservice, mileage, and health certificate)
  • Regular attendance
  • Maintains student confidentiality
  • Demonstrates appropriate boundaries with students, staff, and parents
  • Conversations contribute to a positive working environment
  • Establishes rapport with students
  • Gives positive reinforcement and support to students
  • Makes sure classroom and school rules are followed
  • Ability to use current software and web-based programs to perform job responsibilities
  • Knowledge of basic reading and math skills
  • Ability to perform multi-step directions
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
  • Ability to collect and record data accurately
  • Ability to work with diverse populations
  • React to change and handle other tasks as assigned
  • Adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher/therapist for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
  • Implement classroom management plans and individual behavior plans consistently.
  • Assist students with daily care activities (toileting, diapering, tube feeding, etc) for the purpose of providing appropriate care and/or developing daily living skills.
  • Assist with maintaining a classroom conducive to learning.
  • Provide data to supervising teacher/therapist regarding student performance on IEP goals and benchmarks/objectives.
  • Document student activities and daily work, as requested.
  • Perform record keeping and clerical duties, as assigned.
  • Prepare educational/therapeutic materials, as requested.
  • Participate in inservice activities to improve job performance and obtain necessary inservice hours.
  • Implement academics instruction designed by the teacher/therapist for individuals and small groups.
  • Monitors student activities to ensure safety and appropriate behavior.
  • Demonstrate awareness of the needs of students and provide for individual differences.
  • Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with others.
  • Maintain a positive attitude.
  • Obtain advance approval for inservice training, as required.
  • Adhere to all district and Interlocal health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
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