Paraeducator Special Education [XP08] at Laramie County School District 1

**THIS IS A TITLE 1 SCHOOL IF YOU DONT HAVE A DEGREE YOU WILL NEED TO PASS A SKILLS TEST TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT**Monday-Friday7.5 hours dailyPay Column F: $15.20/hourly BenefitsLaramie County School District 1Job Description Job Title: Paraeducator Special EducationRevised Date: May 2020Department: Paraeducators FLSA Status:Non-ExemptWork Year: 10 monthsSalary Schedule: Para 188 daySUMMARY: Under the direction of a certified teacher provide support to students with special education needs within the assigned classroom by reinforcing curriculum with individual and/or small groups of students; adapting classroom activities assignments and/or materials as directed; collaborating with teachers to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs); monitoring student behavior and providing clerical support to teacher(s) and staff. This position could be placed in the following areas: job coach resource room etc.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Tasks Descriptions Frequency % of Time 1. Under the direct supervision of a certified teacher assists students individually or in small groups to introduce and/or reinforce learning concepts curriculum assignments and/or lesson plans in order to maximize student learning and to reach academic goals. Administers tests homework assignments make-up work etc. to support the teacher in the classroom. Adapts classroom activities assignments and/or materials and/or makes accommodations as directed by a certified employee. Models conversations manners active listening organizational skills problem solving strategies and everyday interaction to demonstrate appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner and to develop students daily living and behavioral skills.D50%2. Confers with certified teacher to assist in the evaluation of student progress success and recordkeeping. Provides verbal feedback and/or written documentation and reports observations and incidents related to specific students. Maintains manual and electronic files and records as required.D10%3. Collaborates with teachers to implement and meet Individualized Education Plan (IEP) objectives. Observes students throughout the course of the school day to evaluate progress toward IEP objectives and/or implement accommodations and/or modifications for the purpose of maximizing student learning. Attends IEP meetings as requested to provide feedback to teachers and/or parents in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.D10%4. Monitors and supervises students in a variety of settings including classroom playground field trips library lunchroom bus loading/unloading etc. Implements various levels of discipline in accordance with school district and building policies for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.D10%5. Assists in making copies and obtaining organizing and maintaining classroom materials equipment and work areas to maximize student learning provide a safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements.D10% 6. Assists other personnel as required which may include enrolling students maintaining records working with other classroom teachers filing paperwork organizing rooms duplicating laminating correcting papers etc.W2%7. Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student fights etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.W2%8. Attends meetings and in-service training as required.W2%9.Performs other duties as assigned.Ongoing4%TOTAL 100%EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalentNo experience requiredExperience working with school age children preferredExperience working with children with special needs preferredLICENSES REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:Criminal background check required for hire First Aid certification preferred TECHNICAL SKILLS KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:English language skillsOral and written communication skillsInterpersonal relations skillsBasic math skillsBilingual language skills preferredKnowledge of child development stages preferredAbility to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the jobAbility and willingness to work effectively and compassionately with students with all levels of abilitiesAbility and willingness to adhere to attendance expectations and to follow district procedures for absence reportingAbility to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies District policies and building and department procedures Ability to communicate interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgroundsAbility to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace follow safety rules practice safe work habits utilize appropriate/required safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administratorMATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE: Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals preferred; required within 2 months after hireOperating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment such as telephones copier fax machine etc.preferred; required within 2 months after hireOperating knowledge of and experience with office productivity programs such as Microsoft Office Suite E-mail etc. preferredREPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:POSITION TITLE Reports to: Certified Teacher and PrincipalPOSITION TITLE # of EMPLOYEES Direct reports: This job has no supervisory responsibilitiesResponsible for supervising the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom getting on and off the bus on recess on field trips etc.BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY: None requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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