Laramie County School District Cheyenne , WY 82003
Posted 3 weeks ago
SPECIAL NEEDS PARAEDUCATOR -LIFE JobID: 5150
Position Type:
Classified Job Postings/Special Needs Paraeducator (PALS)
Date Posted:
4/10/2024
Location:
COLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Date Available:
08/2024
Closing Date:
Until Filled
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7.5 HOURS/DAY
Monday-Friday
Pay Column G: $15.12/hour
COLE IS A TITLE ONE SCHOOL, IS YOU DON'T HAVE A DEGREE YOU WILL HAVE TO PASS A SKILLS TEST
Job Title: Paraeducator
SUMMARY: Under the direction of a certified teacher, provide support to students with special education needs within the assigned classroom by assisting with students' individual medical and personal needs; practicing and reinforcing learning concepts with individual and/or small groups of students; assisting students in reaching academic, personal, and behavioral goals; adapting classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials as directed; collaborating with teachers to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs); monitoring and documenting student activities and behavior; and providing clerical support to teacher(s) and staff. Supports teachers and students within the PALS, CLAS, behavior intervention, essential skills, life program, progressive/adaptive learning, ADT, EDT, sign support, and other Specialized Assistance programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Tasks Descriptions
Frequency
% of Time
D 35%
D 15%
D 10%
D 10%
D 10%
D 10%
W 2%
W 2%
W 2%
Ongoing 4% TOTAL = 100%
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent
No experience required
Experience working with school age children preferred
Experience working with children with special needs preferred
Experience working in a healthcare field preferred
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
Criminal background check required for hire
First Aid certification preferred
Training on delegated healthcare procedures required within the first 30 days of employment
TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:
English language skills
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal relations skills
Basic math skills
Bilingual language skills preferred
Knowledge of child development stages preferred
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Ability and willingness to work effectively and compassionately with students with all levels of abilities
Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance expectations and to follow district procedures for absence reporting
Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, District policies, and building and department procedures
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate/required safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:
Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals preferred; required within 2 months after hire
Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, etc. preferred; required within 2 months after hire
Operating knowledge of and experience with office productivity programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, etc. preferred
Reports to:
Certified Teacher and Principal
POSITION TITLE # of EMPLOYEES Direct reports: This job has no supervisory responsibilities
Responsible for supervising the behavior and well-being of students in the classroom, getting on and off the bus, on recess, on field trips, etc.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
VISION DEMANDS:
Required
No special vision requirements.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
X
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
X
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
X
NOISE LEVEL:
Exposure Level
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
X
Loud
Very Loud
HIRING MANAGER: Matt Clay
Title: Principal Cole Elementary School
Phone: 307-771-2480
Laramie County School District