CL23373: Para/SS/1-1 for Student with Disability - Desert Hills

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High School Diploma or equivalent
• •AA degree OR 72 quarter college credits OR 48 semester college credits OR a passing score on the ETS test
• •Must attach unofficial transcript proving AA or equivalent to application
• •Official transcripts of all levels of education, including high school, required within 30 days of hire
• •Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
• •Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position
• •Must pass a basic skills test
• •Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter
• •Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting
• •Must be able to assist with catheterization and tube feeding of student
• •Required academic skills to assist students (i.e. knowledge in sciences, language arts, math, reading and social studies)
• •Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures
• •Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• •Must demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job related activities
• •Must be able to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email
• •Must be willing to become first-aid certified if required
• •Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds; must also be able to lift overhead
• •Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
• •Must be able to push or pull 18-26 lbs.
• •Must be able to sit, kneel and crouch
• •Must be able to twist and bend
• •Must be able to use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel
• •Must be able to reach with hands and arm
• •Must be able to talk/hear conversations and other sounds
• •Must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone
• •Must have close vision
• •Must have far vision
• •Must have color vision
• •Must have peripheral vision
• •Must have depth perception
• •Must be able to adjust focus
• •Must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +
• •Must be able to work in wet and/or humid conditions

Desired Qualifications

• •Recent experience working at the elementary school level with students with academic and special needs
• •Ability to relate effectively with children
• •Cope with unpredictability; be flexible, diplomatic and cooperative
• •Demonstrate patience, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward working with elementary education students
• •Maintain composure in difficult situations
• •Value the confidential nature of sensitive student's information
• •Able to work independently and carry out assigned tasks
• •Able to operate computer and other equipment as necessary
• •Effectively communicates and develops relationships with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community
• •Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work with small instructional student groups, one on one, and in a student assessment environment
• •Able and willing to work in team setting and different instruction as guided
• •Able to relate effectively with students who have a variety of needs and challenges and backgrounds
• •Willingness to attend building and district instructional trainings, protocols and procedures
• •Willing to follow all district policies and procedures, especially in the area of instruction and assessment
• •Positive evaluations and recommendations that support character and work ethic
• •Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability; evidence of ability to be self-disciplined and a self-starter