Severe Needs Para Educator - Polton Elementary School

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Criminal background check and fingerprinting
• •High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• •Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education
• •Obtained an associate's or higher degree
• •Met a rigorous standard of quality, and can demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, as appropriate: Reading/language arts, writing, and mathematics
• •Met a rigorous standard of quality, and can demonstrate through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, as appropriate: Reading readiness, writing, and mathematics readiness
• •Mandatory biennial Crisis Prevention Intervention training provided by the District for staff working in an Autism, Behaviorally Disordered, or ILC assignment
• •Medication administration training provided by the District as needed
• •Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• •Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• •Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• •Intermediate interpersonal relations skills
• •Intermediate organizational skills
• •Ability to work alone and with others
• •Ability to appropriately modify curriculum
• •Ability to implement behavior modification techniques
• •Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• •Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• •Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students
• •If working in the DHH Program, ability to understand the impacts of hearing loss on learning and social interaction
• •If working in the Homebound program, ability to set appropriate boundaries and build appropriate relationships while working in the home setting with families and other student healthcare providers
• •If working in the Homebound program, the ability to have appropriate communication and boundaries with families while working in their homes with students
• •Medium work strength level (lifting or carrying 50 pounds)
• •Prolonged standing and walking
• •Frequent bending, reaching, and climbing
• •Frequent lifting, pulling, and/or pushing
• •Squatting
• •Overhead work
• •Eye/hand coordination (e.g., typing, ten key)
• •Visual concentration
• •Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization

Desired Qualifications

• •Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education
• •Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• •Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
• •Associate's degree
• •Work with special needs children in a paid program or licensed special education teaching experience
• •Experience working with students with autism, behavior challenges, medically fragile conditions, hearing or vision loss, or intellectual disabilities
• •CPR and First Aid certification