Special Education Paraprofessional (GOALS) 7 hrs/day - Ponderosa Middle School

Klamath Falls City Schools • Klamath Falls, OR

16d

About The Position

Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans; Administers, under supervision, first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for children as assigned; Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment; Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration; Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan; Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements; Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students; Monitors students’ behavior/activities in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment; Participates in and/or coordinates a variety of meetings (e.g. PLC, IEP, Department, School) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions; Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements; Provides intervention or alternate programs for ineligible students (e.g. Rti) for the purpose of supporting the academic improvement of all students at assigned school; Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code and school policies; Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel; Provides an appropriate learning environment to facilitate eventual re-integration; Coaches regular education teachers to support re-integration back into the regular classroom; Complies with specifications established by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings as necessary; Provides social-emotional instruction to teach and increase appropriate pro-social behavior and self-regulation; Leads, trains, and supervises educational assistants; Fulfills other related duties as assigned; Fulfills performance standards identified in the evaluation process as required by the position; Fulfills working conditions and physical effort listed below; Occasional travel between district locations using personal transportation.

Requirements

• Completion of course work satisfying the requirement of issuance of a valid Oregon teaching license with appropriate endorsement in the designated assignment
• Demonstrated ability to teach students to be successful learners through student teaching, internship or temporary/regular teaching experience
• Possess the physical ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Adhere to the federal requirements of a drug-free workplace
• Hold a valid first aid card
• Read, understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Communicate clearly and appropriately in speech and in writing in accordance with educational standards
• Complete all required special education forms and processes within specific time lines
• Current concepts, methods and procedures for curriculum development and implementation
• Laws, rules, policies, and trends regarding instruction
• Techniques in evaluation and assessment of learning and human development
• Behavior management and communication techniques
• Computer technology and other equipment used in the workplace, as required by the position

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom work for the purpose of providing students with instructional materials that address individualized learning plans within established lesson plans
• Administers, under supervision, first aid and assistance to medically fragile children (e.g. tube feeding, toileting, diapering, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for children as assigned
• Advises parents and/or legal guardians of student progress for the purpose of communicating expectations; student's achievements; developing methods for improvement and/or reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment
• Assesses student progress towards objectives, expectations, and/or goals (e.g. behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration
• Collaborates with instructional staff, other school personnel, parents and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan
• Demonstrates methods required to perform classroom and/or subject specific assignments for the purpose of providing an effective program that addresses individual student requirements
• Directs assistant teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, volunteers and/or student workers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom program and addressing the needs of individual students
• Monitors students’ behavior/activities in a variety of educational environments (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment
• Participates in and/or coordinates a variety of meetings (e.g. PLC, IEP, Department, School) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and meeting mandated requirements
• Provides intervention or alternate programs for ineligible students (e.g. Rti) for the purpose of supporting the academic improvement of all students at assigned school
• Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment and adhering to Education Code and school policies
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel
• Provides an appropriate learning environment to facilitate eventual re-integration
• Coaches regular education teachers to support re-integration back into the regular classroom
• Complies with specifications established by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings as necessary
• Provides social-emotional instruction to teach and increase appropriate pro-social behavior and self-regulation
• Leads, trains, and supervises educational assistants
• Fulfills other related duties as assigned
• Fulfills performance standards identified in the evaluation process as required by the position
• Fulfills working conditions and physical effort listed below
• Occasional travel between district locations using personal transportation

Benefits

• Generous Health, dental, and vision contribution from the district
• The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system
• Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify
• Opportunity to work with a diverse student population
• District-supported child care is available
• Work in a highly supportive environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed