RMES Special Education Para Educator at Big Horn County School District #1 in Cowley, WY

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - 35 hrs/wk - RMES QUALIFICATIONS: High School Graduate Meet the requirements for serving as a paraeducator as required. (AA Degree, 60 college/university credits, or passing the Parapro test) Proficiency in typing, filing, computer skills and general clerical skills Demonstrated competence for assigned responsibilities Experience in working with young people or in educational setting preferred. Such additions to the above qualifications as the Board and administration may find appropriate and acceptable REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Teacher Supervisor JOB GOAL: Assisting, tutoring, and training students in a classroom or similar learning situation. Providing personal care assistance, and performing classroom clerical tasks in support of the instructional process. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Appreciates the worth and dignity of each individual and treats each one with respect and tolerance. Conducts a strong school public relations program through courteous telephone procedure, service-oriented student contact, and pride in document production. Assists students with disabilities, under the general direction of the regular classroom or special education teacher, (e.g. explain words, read to students, assist with developing motor skills, monitor individual assignments, take class notes, scribe, restate information, teach life skills and hygiene, etc.) for the purpose of allowing them to participate in classroom activities and make progress toward IEP goals with access to the general curriculum, as appropriate. Collaborates with teachers and other instructional assistants for the purpose of providing efficient, necessary and appropriate assistance to students. Confers with teacher/s (special education and/or regular classroom) and case managers for the purpose of assisting in evaluating student progress and/or implementing IEP services. Modifies instructional materials or provides accommodations, under the direction of a teacher in accordance with student's IEP for the purpose of assisting and supporting students with disabilities in making progress toward IEP goals and having access to the general curriculum, as appropriate. Records observations and incidents relating to specific students for the purpose of providing documentation and/or communicating information to appropriate personnel. Responds to inquiries from staff (e.g. administrators, psychologists, teachers, counselors, staff, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, direction and/or appropriate referrals. Assists teacher with non-instructional classroom duties such as distribution of snacks, putting on and taking off coats, boots, etc. and supervision of students during lunch periods, recesses, assemblies, playtimes, restroom visits, and field trips, as applicable. Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. correcting papers, recording grades, copying, creating displays, collecting papers, distributing supplies, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher in preparing records/materials/classroom environment. Serves as the chief source of information and assistance to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher. Maintains appropriate confidentiality when entrusted with personal information pertaining to staff members or students. Knowledge of and being prepared to act in accordance to district and school emergency procedures. Participates in in-service training programs as requested. Follows District policies and procedures. Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the building principal or teacher. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Employed at-will. Salary, hours and length of employment determined as needed. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the supervising teacher with input from the Building Principal. Updated: 07/28/2021 Position type: Paraprofessional / Paraprofessional Special Education School / site: Rocky Mountain Elementary