Special Education/Resource Paraprofessional

Special Education/Resource Paraprofessional, Rau School, Monday-Thursday approx. 28 hrs. per week. Pay is dependent on education and experience. Successful applicant will be required to pass a background check. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • High School diploma or equivalency • Experience with education preferred • Valid Montana Driver's License • Good driving record • Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides services to students by: • using strategies, equipment, materials and technologies as directed to accomplish instructional objectives; • assisting in adapting instructional strategies and materials as directed; • using strategies as directed to facilitate effective integration into various settings; • using strategies that promote learner independence; • establishing and maintaining rapport with learners; • assisting in maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment; • using strategies for managing behavior as directed; • using strategies to assist in development of social skills as directed; and • providing support for activities of daily living for individual students as directed. 2. Provides organizational support for student activities by: • preparing and organizing materials to support teaching and learning as directed; • maintaining written reports of student progress and other pertinent data regarding the special education program as directed; • collecting data for assessment/evaluation as directed; • assisting in scheduling and obtaining parent signatures for special education activities; • assisting with child find activities and participating in screening and pre-referral activities as assigned; and • participating in Evaluation Team/Individual Education Plan meetings as directed. 3. Provides for professional competence by: • participating in ongoing continuing education to ensure professional competence to comply with state and federal requirements; • complying with policies and procedures of the Cooperative, those of member schools, and state and federal standards, regulations, and laws; • communicating concerns regarding programs or students to the supervising teacher; and • referring parent and school personnel questions or concerns regarding the special education program to the special education teacher. 4. Other responsibilities: • exercising diligence in using and transporting school and/or Cooperative equipment and materials; • complying with check out procedures for materials; • maintaining inventory of checked out materials; • maintaining and submitting accurate records of time and travel; • maintaining accurate records as required for third party billing; and • performing other duties as assigned. Please mail or email an application along with a resume to Prairie View Special Services, 30 Hwy 200 S. Glendive, MT 59330, attn: Pam Pettigrew or email to ppettigrew@pvssmt.org A detailed job description and application are available at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EhApZnIT6ttQ9wk3cCg4dYs_UJusYcft/view?usp=sharing