Special Education Para Educator/Substitutes

Great Falls Public Schools • Great Falls, MT

72d • $17

About The Position

QUALIFICATIONS: The ability to provide instruction to students under the direct supervision of the special education teacher; The ability to keep accurate records of instructional information; The ability to work with and take direction from the classroom teacher; The ability to work as a part of a team; The ability to correct paperwork and to instruct students in small groups; The ability to implement behavioral intervention programs as outlined by the classroom teacher; The ability to assist with specialized personal needs of students; The ability to work independently; Two years of college coursework or passing competency test within first month of employment. Physical Demands: Frequently lift a minimum of 40 lbs. Must be able to frequently transfer students from wheelchair to alternate location such as floor, commode, stander, classroom chair Frequently push wheelchairs with students who weigh 100 lbs. or more; Daily exposure to outside conditions (i.e. rain, snow, and occasionally extreme heat or cold conditions) during outdoor recess/gym activities; Assist with loading and unloading of students on buses; On a regular and consistent basis stand for long periods of time Frequently walk, kneel, bend and squat Assist students with toileting; Feed or help students feed themselves; Occasionally must be able to run/sprint in order to protect the physical safety of students under your care; Daily sanitation of room and equipment; Assist in student's educational plan including development and implementation of instruction program; Understand and be aware of medical needs of students and be able to react appropriately and quickly in emergency, medical situations; Manage required forms and records; Multi-task, make quick decisions, and work as a cohesive member of a team Assist with behavior management programs and techniques; Daily participate in bowling and/or swimming program. (MS and HS only) LOCATION: Various Locations EMPLOYMENT: Various Hours; 5 days/wk.; 10-months per school year SALARY: $16.78/hr Special Ed Para $105.00/day Sub Special Ed Para CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled A cover letter, resume, and current District classified application (within the past 12 months) must be received in the Frontline Application System (available at www.gfps.k12.mt.us) by the closing date.

Requirements

• The ability to provide instruction to students under the direct supervision of the special education teacher
• The ability to keep accurate records of instructional information
• The ability to work with and take direction from the classroom teacher
• The ability to work as a part of a team
• The ability to correct paperwork and to instruct students in small groups
• The ability to implement behavioral intervention programs as outlined by the classroom teacher
• The ability to assist with specialized personal needs of students
• The ability to work independently
• Two years of college coursework or passing competency test within first month of employment

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree