Paraprofessional - Special Education 6.5 Hours -Pelican Elementary Starting The 2024-2025 School Year

SCHEDULE:
6.5-hours per day

RATE OF PAY:
$16.07 per hour

BENEFITS:
A generous allowance towards the purchase of individual or family insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

PERS Retirement: The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system.

Benefits to working at KFCS:
Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify.
Opportunity to work with a diverse student population.
District-supported child care is available.
FUNCTION: To assist the teacher in the special needs of students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in the assessment of student performance levels;
Assist in the instructions of individual and groups of students as related to students' IEP goals;
Assist in the feeding, toileting, physical care, health needs and safety of students;
Assist in the development and maintenance of work experience sites;
Assist in the application of student management procedures;
Assist in the recording and maintaining of student performance data;
Assist in the preparation of instructional and other materials;
Perform organizational and clerical tasks as assigned;
Communicate clearly and make independent decisions within established policies and procedures;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;
Participate as an effective team member;
Participate in professional growth activities;
Comply with district's rules and policies;
Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodations;
Perform job-related tasks as designated by teacher;
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
AA degree, two years of full-time college or a passing grade on the paraprofessional exam;
Ability to organize and communicate effectively;
Ability to follow directions and learn new procedures;
Ability to provide care for student's physical needs;
Ability to project a friendly and supportive attitude;
Ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid training certification;
Attend NVCPI Training;
Ability to learn and follow delegable medical procedures;
Proven work ethic;
Successful completion of Oregon School based fingerprinting and criminal history verification as deemed by State of Oregon legislation.