What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraeducator II position at Fargo Public Schools?
- Assists teacher in routine classroom operation, including modeling activities for students in the regular education classroom. Assists in the collection of teacher requests, comments and test information.
- Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards.
- Maintains classroom supplies and materials, work area, and manual and electronic files and records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written reference, providing a safe and sanitary learning environment, and/or meeting mandated requirements.
- Observes, monitors and records student performance and behavior; assists in assessing a student's learning needs based on their performance in individual or group tutoring sessions; implementing plans for instruction; making recommendations for improved care and instruction.
- Assists in managing and improving appropriate behavior of students, including crisis intervention, for the purpose of supporting, implementing, and reinforcing student learning.
- Administers first aid, as instructed by a health care professional for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
- Responds to emergency situations including but not limited to an injured student, fights, or school drills.
- Assists students with hygiene tasks (feeding, toileting, dressing, etc.) as necessary; provides multiple and diverse special health care needs for assigned students.
- Loads/unloads wheelchair bound students on bus, and/or waits with students for transportation.
- Performs routine clerical duties and maintain records, copies and files paperwork.
- General student supervision as needed. This includes but is not limited to locations indoors and outdoors, such as lunchroom, bus stops, playground, classroom, field trips, public transportation, assemblies, and kitchen.
- Attends conferences and workshops toward present and future career development. Participates in general staff meetings.
JobID: 5192
Position Type:
Support Staff/Special Education Paraeducator
Support Staff/Special Education Paraeducator
Date Posted:
2/17/2023
2/17/2023
Location:
Eagles Elementary School
Eagles Elementary School
Date Available:
Immediate
Immediate
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Schedule
9-months Monday through Friday
Salary Range
From $15.43 to $19.85 per hour
Paraeducator II
Position Purpose: A Paraeducator II provides instructional support and delivers other direct services to students under the direction of a certified teacher or other licensed employee. This classification is generally assigned to work with students having significantly disabling conditions, including cognitive, behavioral and/or significant medical impairments.
Responsibilities
1. Instructional Support: to provide instructional support to students under the direction of a certified teacher or other licensed employee. This includes teaching and learning based support, as well as instructional support in relation to student social, emotional, and behavioral development.
Priority: Essential | Percent of Time: 75%
Examples of this work include:
2. Physical Support for Students: to provide physical care for students for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution, includes providing self-care to students who are medically fragile.
Priority: Essential | Percent of Time: 15%
Examples of this work include:
3. General Support: other duties as assigned.
Priority: Secondary | Percent of Time: 10%
Examples of this work include:
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to communicate with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians
Experience working or volunteering in a school setting
Experience working with individualized education plans (IEPs)
Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree in Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a similar field
Experience working as direct support professional, personal care aid, CNA, or similar position
Additional education and/or experience may be required for specific aide positions. Some positions are supported by Title I funds and require additional levels of education or certification. If hired for a Title I position, Title I Paraprofessional Certification will be required prior to hire or work with students. If no qualified applicants are found, we will consider filling as a Paraeducator I. Minimum qualification require a High School Diploma or GED, ability to communicate with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians, and basic academic and computer skills.
Application Procedures
All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via www.applitrack.com/fargo/onlineapp. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties. Applicants for administrative, teaching, professional and other certified staff positions will need to attach: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume/CV 3) Three (3) Professional References 4) Complete transcripts for each degree from the institutions conferring the degrees. In addition, Teacher Applicants will need to attach: Current teaching license.
Job postings will be closed for applications at 8:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting.
Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.
For more information or questions please call 701-446-1000 or email humanresources@fargo.k12.nd.us.
The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other status protected by law.
Salary : $15 - $20