Personalized Learning Services Paraprofessional

Albany County School District 1•Laramie, WY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Personalized Learning Services Paraprofessional supports the instructional program by assisting with the supervision and instruction of students with significant disabilities. The role includes observing and documenting student progress, implementing instructional plans, supporting students’ special health care needs, and monitoring behavior. The paraprofessional works under the supervision of an assigned teacher and collaborates with instructional staff and professional support personnel to support student progress and IEP objectives. The position also provides assistance with students’ physical and personal care needs, including toileting, feeding, lifting, transferring, mobility, and hygiene, in accordance with individual care plans and safety protocols. Work takes place in a variety of school environments and includes travel to multiple sites. The position is evaluated by the Principal/Assistant Principal(s).

Requirements

Minimum high school education or GED.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to use time effectively and maintain good organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate and work cooperatively with staff and supervisors.
Ability to operate standard office equipment and software applications.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
Knowledge of instructional techniques, safety practices and procedures, conflict resolution, and child development and behavior.
Ability to maintain a calm demeanor and confidentiality.
Ability to meet deadlines and schedules.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry objects weighing as much as 40 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
Ability to travel to multiple sites.
Ability to read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level; perform math at a high school proficiency level; process information quickly; follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; prioritize tasks; and copy, compare, compile, and coordinate information and records.
Vision sufficient to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods; hearing and speech sufficient for telephone and face-to-face communication; and upper-body mobility to manipulate small objects, reach, and lift.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience working in a school is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional.
Assist medically fragile or physically disabled students with getting on and off the school bus.
Support students’ physical needs, including toileting, feeding, lifting, transferring, mobility assistance, and personal hygiene, according to care plans and safety protocols.
Attend meetings and in-service presentations related to job functions.
Communicate with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Maintain instructional materials, files, records, and charts.
Manage assigned activities to provide a safe and optimal learning environment.
Monitor students during assigned periods in a variety of school environments.
Participate in implementing IEP goals and district benchmarks.
Provide individual and group instruction in academic subjects, social skills, and daily living skills under the supervision of an assigned teacher.
Provide adapted classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the supervising teacher’s direction.
Share observations with teachers and administrators to inform them of student progress.
Respond to inquiries by solving problems, providing information, or directing people to other sources.
Tutor students on assigned class work.
Follow school and District policies and procedures.
Demonstrate professional responsibility, including ethical conduct, accurate reporting, meeting deadlines, confidentiality, care of equipment and materials, and appropriate dress and role modeling.
Perform other duties as assigned.