Classified - Special Education Paraeducator (Self Contained Behavior Room - 7 hours/day) - Pathfinder Program

Fremont Public Schools • Fremont, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Paraeducator works in the Pathfinder Program’s self-contained behavior room and assists teachers in providing instruction and support to students with disabilities. The role includes helping prepare and use instructional materials, monitoring student work, supporting activities assigned by the supervising teacher, and implementing behavior-management techniques structured and monitored by the teacher. The paraeducator also helps with classroom organization, student supervision, and students’ physical, health, and personal-care needs as applicable.

The position requires dependable in-person attendance, adherence to district and state paraeducator guidelines, and respect for student confidentiality. The paraeducator works with teachers, administrators, and support services staff, attends professional development, and performs other duties as assigned. The schedule is seven hours per day on student days. The primary work setting is a classroom or school building, with some duties at off-campus sites.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Driver’s license.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of basic reading and math skills.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including lifting up to 60 pounds; the position requires considerable physical agility.
• Visual and auditory acuity for student-supervision duties.
• Human-relations skills.
• Dependable in-person attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary training is desired.
• First Aid/CPR certificate is desired.
• Experience working with children or students is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in providing instruction to students with disabilities.
• Follow state paraeducator guidelines and school district requirements.
• Perform duties assigned by the supervising teacher.
• Help collect and prepare instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist with evaluation, monitoring, and supervision of students’ work.
• Help students perform activities initiated by the supervising teacher.
• Prepare instructional aids, games, and bulletin boards as directed.
• Implement behavior-management and modification techniques structured and monitored by the supervising teacher.
• Assist with classroom clerical and daily organizational duties.
• Attend professional-development meetings and workshops for paraeducators.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and communicate student progress or concerns to parents or staff only with the supervising teacher’s authorization.
• Maintain positive working relationships with students and staff and follow school and district policies.
• Assist with students’ physical and health needs, including feeding, toileting, transferring, positioning, and other applicable personal-care needs.
• Assist with physical and occupational therapy exercises for students.
• Assist with loading and unloading students from vehicles as needed and supervise students during assigned district-vehicle transportation.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervising teacher or administrative staff.

Benefits

• State Retirement Pension Plan membership.
• Paid sick, bereavement, civic, and personal leave.
• Employee-only dental insurance provided upon enrollment.
• Health insurance eligibility, with the monthly premium based on hours per day and compensation rate; a $100 monthly stipend is provided if the employee declines health coverage.
• Eligibility for other benefits, including vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short-term disability insurance, and accident insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED