Special Education Paraeducator
About The Position
Assist teachers in the instruction, supervision, and care of students in a variety of instructional settings, including special education, general education, work/community, early learning, and school bus, as assigned. The Fort Dodge Community School District is seeking professional, high-performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each one of its 3700 students. The district respects diversity, values integrity, rewards competitively, celebrates success, and supports employee growth and development, aiming to attract, develop, and retain the best people as part of its Dodger family.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Ability to engage students with special needs
- Ability to carry out duties cooperatively with others
- Ability to follow health, safety, and emergency procedures
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- 60+ college credit
- Para Certification/Sub Authorization
Responsibilities
- Assist teachers with educational activities.
- Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly educational environment.
- Assist in implementing consistent behavior management strategies and procedures.
- Supervise lunchroom, recess, halls, classroom, bus loading/unloading, and other assigned areas.
- Clarify and reinforce teachers' instructions and reinforce skills taught by the teacher.
- Chart/graph student performance.
- Assist students with work completion.
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Education Plans.
- Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment.
- Assist in meal and snack preparation and clean up, as needed.
- Assist in cleaning and sanitizing the classroom environment.
- Follow students' behavior management plans.
- Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities, as needed.
- Assist with instruction in the community setting, as required.
- Lift, carry and correctly position students with physical disabilities.
- Prepare instructional materials.
- Complete Medicaid documentation, as necessary.
- Feed, toilet and diaper students as needed.
- Implement strategies to maintain/increase appropriate behavior and reduce inappropriate behavior.
- Supervise students in community/work settings.
- Follow directions from teachers and administrators.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Provide supervision to students on the school bus, as assigned.
- Attend work on a prompt and reliable basis.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- paid leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
