Personalized Learning Services Paraprofessional

Albany County School District 1•Laramie, WY

19h•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, observing and documenting student progress, implementing instructional plans, and helping meet students’ special health care needs and monitor behavior. The role works under the supervision of an assigned teacher and supports students’ academic, social, behavioral, and daily living needs in accordance with IEPs, individual care plans, and safety protocols. The position involves providing first aid and instructed medical assistance, supporting students’ mobility and personal care, assisting with instruction and adapted materials, monitoring students in school settings, maintaining records and instructional materials, and communicating observations and progress to teachers and administrators. The paraprofessional follows school and district policies, maintains confidentiality and professional conduct, collaborates with staff, and may perform other assigned duties. The position requires travel to multiple sites and work both indoors and outdoors.

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, including 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 and to meet deadlines and schedules.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry objects weighing 40 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
Ability to travel to multiple sites.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, independently and cooperatively with others, and manage constant work interruptions.
Ability to read, write, understand, interpret, and apply moderately complex information; perform math at a high school proficiency level; process information quickly; follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; prioritize tasks; and handle and coordinate information and records.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working in a school.

Responsibilities

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