Paraprofessional - West Franklin Middle School

Three Lakes Educational Cooperative•Pomona, KS

About The Position

A paraeducator assists certified teachers in the instruction of exceptional students. The role supports students’ learning, inclusion, independence, behavior management, social and developmental skills, and work-related instruction under the direction of licensed staff. The position follows applicable laws, regulations, district policies, and TLEC policies and procedures, and may involve work in school or community-based settings and transporting students.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Perform duties under the direction of licensed staff and follow applicable laws, regulations, and district and TLEC policies.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student, family, educational, medical, and classroom matters.
Complete required in-service hours designated by the Kansas State Department of Education.
Maintain excellent attendance.
Obtain and maintain current driving qualifications, including CDL, defensive driving, and Medic First Aid, if required to transport students.

Responsibilities

Perform duties under the direction of licensed staff in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, district policies, and TLEC policies and procedures.
Attend TLEC and district in-services and staff meetings as requested, and complete required in-service hours designated by the Kansas State Department of Education.
Maintain excellent attendance and support the vision and mission of TLEC and the school district.
Transport students when required and maintain current driving qualifications when needed, including CDL, defensive driving, and Medic First Aid requirements.
Protect the confidentiality of educational and medical records and all matters concerning students, families, parent communications, and classroom activities; ensure parent communication comes from certified personnel.
Interact respectfully with students and demonstrate awareness of disability-related similarities and differences and diversity.
Document observations using basic data-collection techniques as needed.
Build 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 meet instructional objectives.
Help maintain a safe and healthy learning environment and facilitate student inclusion and independence.
Implement research-based behavior-management strategies in accordance with students’ Positive Behavior Support Plans.
Use strategies that 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 speech, occupational, or physical therapists, and maintain appropriate records of progress toward IEP goals.
Use appropriate strategies and techniques to develop students’ social skills in a variety of settings and serve as a positive role model.
Immediately report accidents, assaults, property destruction, and abusive behavior to the Teacher, Principal, and TLEC Office.
Follow district health and safety policies.
Participate in IEP meetings at a teacher’s request.
Provide work-related instruction in school or community-based settings and help students learn work-related skills.
Assist with student supervision during a teacher’s temporary absence.
Perform other duties related to the role as assigned by the special education teacher, building administrators, or Special Education Directors.
Demonstrate flexibility regarding schedules, working conditions, and locations.
Follow district and TLEC policies regarding technology and social media.