Paraprofessional - Burlingame Elementary School

Three Lakes Educational Cooperative•Burlingame, KS

About The Position

A paraeducator assists a certified teacher in the instruction of exceptional students. The role performs paraeducator responsibilities for TLEC efficiently and accurately, under the direction of licensed staff and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, district procedures, and TLEC policies. The paraprofessional supports students’ learning, independence, inclusion, behavior management, social and developmental skills, safety, and work-related instruction in school and community-based settings. The position may also involve student transportation, personal care, and physical assistance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Maintain current driving requirements, such as CDL, defensive driving, or Medic First Aid, if required to transport students.
Comply with confidentiality requirements for student, parent, educational, and medical information.
Ability to assist with student personal care, including toileting, dressing, feeding, and other self-care activities, when required.
Ability to occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments with numerous interruptions.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility regarding scheduling, working conditions, and locations.

Responsibilities

Work under the direction of licensed staff and follow applicable laws, regulations, district policies and procedures, and TLEC policies and procedures.
Attend TLEC and district in-services as requested and complete required in-service hours designated by the Kansas State Department of Education.
Attend staff meetings as requested and maintain excellent attendance.
Support the vision and mission of TLEC and the school district.
Transport students when required and maintain current driving requirements, such as CDL, defensive driving, or Medic First Aid, when needed for student transportation.
Protect confidential educational and medical records and follow confidentiality requirements; parent communication must come from certified personnel.
Interact respectfully with students and account for similarities and differences associated with disabilities and diversity.
Document observations using basic data collection techniques as needed.
Establish and maintain positive rapport with learners, teachers, and administrators.
Use developmentally and age-appropriate strategies, equipment, materials, and assistive technologies under professional staff guidance to accomplish instructional objectives.
Help maintain a safe and healthy learning environment and use strategies that facilitate student inclusion and independence.
Implement research-based behavior-management strategies in accordance with students’ Positive Behavior Support Plans.
Use strategies to support students’ self-esteem, self-awareness, self-control, self-reliance, and self-advocacy.
Work with individual students or small groups on language or motor development as outlined by the speech pathologist, occupational therapist, or physical therapist, and keep appropriate records of progress toward IEP goals.
Use appropriate strategies and techniques to help students develop social skills in a variety of settings.
Serve as a positive role model.
Immediately report accidents, assaults, property destruction, and abusive behavior to the Teacher, Principal, and TLEC Office.
Implement and follow district health and safety policies.
Participate in IEP meetings upon teacher request.
Provide work-related instruction to students in school or community-based settings and assist students in learning work-related skills.
Assist with student supervision during a teacher’s temporary absence.
Perform other duties assigned by the special education teacher, building administrators, and/or Special Education Directors in reference to the role’s responsibilities.
Demonstrate flexibility regarding scheduling, working conditions, and locations.
Follow district and TLEC policies regarding technology and social media.
Assist with students’ personal care needs and assistive devices when required.
Participate in student activities, including gym class, recess, or classroom activities, as needed.