Morton Middle School Safe Paraeducator/ Technology Support-1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools•Lexington, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Safe Paraeducator will assist a certified teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups, typically in programs with exceptional children or equivalent programs. This role involves monitoring and reporting student progress, maintaining records, and participating as a member of an instructional team. The paraeducator will also prepare and organize lessons, administer and score tests, and assist in determining English proficiency. Additionally, they will monitor and report student behavior, perform clerical duties, and provide support to the teacher in setting up work areas and operating equipment. The role requires assisting students with physical tasks, providing emotional support and guidance, and communicating with parents. Ensuring the health and safety of students through adherence to health and safety practices and regulations is crucial. The position also involves directing group activities, assisting in lunchroom and playground supervision, and participating in meetings and in-service training. A key requirement is the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at a novice level of proficiency. The paraeducator will also perform other assigned duties and maintain regular attendance.

Requirements

Minimum 48 college credit hours or successful completion of the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment or completion of an Associate's Degree
Experience working with youth in an organized setting
Some instructional experience in a classroom environment working with children and parents with special needs, multi-cultural and multi-ethnic backgrounds.
Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Ability to learn child guidance principles and practices.
Ability to communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public including members of ethnic communities.
Ability to perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
Ability to print and write legibly.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Ability to monitor, observe and report student’s behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
Ability to operate instructional and office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.

Responsibilities

Tutor individuals or small groups of students typically with a disability or handicap, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintain records of student progress.
Participate as a member of an instructional team including remediation teams; develop appropriate relationships with parents and team members; serve as a resource person to the student personnel evaluation team.
Transport students to and from activities and assist in preparation as required.
Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher; administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines; assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information; read, understand and assist in implementing, recording and monitoring student's IEP.
Monitor and report the behavior of students according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior; check and assist students with lab work as necessary.
Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machines; maintain classroom records; maintain attendance records.
Assist in overseeing students while in labs or other activities; provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
Assist students in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off of outerwear, moving from room to room, using the lavatory and others; assist students in getting on and off the bus.
Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
Contact parents of students who are absent; make home visits as necessary.
Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
Direct group activities of students as assigned; assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned; assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular attendance.