Classified - Special Education Paraeducator

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and either an associate’s degree, two years of college, or a passing score on a state or local assessment (Project Para) that demonstrates their ability to assist with instruction in reading, writing, and math
• Satisfactory completion of criminal background check
• Work well with children and co-workers
• First aid knowledge preferred, but not required
• Bilingual preferred, but not required
• Provide assistance to students with special needs, non-English-speaking students, students with physical and mental disabilities, or other students as assigned.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Observe students’ performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
• Organize and label materials and display students’ work in a manner appropriate for their eye level and perceptual skills.
• Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
• Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education teachers, psychologists, speech-language pathologists or other professionals.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Assist in bus loading and unloading.
• Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use.
• Serve as a role model to all students.
• Serve as a positive member of the community in a way that does not negatively affect the District’s reputation or image in the community.
• Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District, including the education of students.
• Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and administration.
• Adhere to all District policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
• Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.
• Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE Rule 27).
• FLSA Exempt Status: Non-exempt.
• Other Responsibilities:
• Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Principal.
• At-Will Position:
• This position is an “at-will” position and may be terminated, with or without cause, at any time in the sole discretion of the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee.
• Essential Functions:
• The essential functions of the Paraeducator position include:
• (1) regular, on-time, and dependable in-person attendance on the job;
• (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and performance responsibilities which require effective teaching and communication skills;
• (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements.