General Education Para Educator - 5.50 hrs /day JobID: 10603
+ Position Type:
Paraeducator/ Paraeducator
+ Date Posted:
9/8/2023
+ Location:
Truman Elementary
+ Date Available:
ASAP
+ Closing Date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Currentparasuse the internal application process to apply.All other current district employees (notparas), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.INTERNAL APPLICANTS: OPEN 09/08/2023 thru 09/14/2023 @ 4pmEXTERNAL APPLICANTS (if no internal applicants): OPEN UNTIL FILLED WAGES: New Hires: Entry level rate$15.00/hr.;Current employees in the bargaining unit: Please refer to the salary schedule established by the applicable bargaining group Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)Current employees with seniority in the bargaining unit: please refer to the Salary Schedule established by the applicable bargaining unit.
+ Act as a first responder and assist with de-escalation when students are in crisis; provide redirection using school-wide PBIS Matrix
+ Monitor building climate and culture throughout the day
+ Behavior Support for students removed from class earning major referrals
+ Process students to gain a successful reentry into the classroom
+ Coach students in positive behavior choices, develop strategies, and monitor success
+ Document office referrals in Infinite Campus and in building-wide data collection systems
+ Assist SAM in parent communications and follow up for student behaviors
+ Work with students and staff to monitor behavior plans and interventions
+ Perform student supervisory duties including before and/or after school, cafeteria and indoor/outdoor recess
+ Demonstrate ability to take initiative and follow through
+ Meet regularly with counselor, SAM, and principal
+ Work collaboratively with staff supporting students in classrooms as needed
+ Assist with daily activities and routines of students
+ Use positive reinforcement techniques to assist in managing behavior throughout the school routine including transition times and recess
+ Engage in on-going staff development
+ Model flexibility in duties as the needs of students change
+ Model enthusiasm and patience
+ Other duties as assigned by building administrator
+ Successful candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
+ Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
+ Skilled, understands and utilizes MTSS or willingness to be trained/knowledgeable
+ Skilled, understands and utilizes PBIS or willingness to be trained/knowledgeable
+ CPI certified or willingness to gain CPI certification
+ OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY ADMINISTRATION
Physical Requirements of Position:
+ Hands on position; able to work with children while sitting on the carpet and/or in small work areas
+ Ability to withstand weather for outside activities
+ Must be able to lift, pull and push 50 lbs.
Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
+ Patient, compassionate, and sensitive individual willing to work with diverse population
+ Recognition of the need for confidentiality with respect to children's and parents' right to privacy
