Paraeducator - Special Ed

POSITION: Paraeducator - Special Education SCHOOL: West Vine Street School

START DATE: ASAP

OPENINGS:

3 Part-time positions (29 hours per week) REMUNERATION: Range: $18.50 - $22.02 (based on applicable experience - see Paraeducators' Collective Bargaining Agreement for more information (attached)

QUALIFICATIONS

• One of the following:
• Associate's degree or higher
• Earned 60 or more college credits
• Passing score on the ParaPathways Assessment

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work with children of all ages and possibly with special needs, including but not limited to, Autistic, physically handicapped, and mentally handicapped students.
• May be required to assist children of all ages in toileting, hygiene, feeding (snacks), and assisting with homework, recess, lunch duty, and bus duty.
• Must be able to hear clearly (correctable to within normal limits) and to be able to communicate with staff and students.
• May be required to lift objects (up to 20 pounds in weight). Must be able to bend, lift, stand, and talk.
• Must be able to follow a rotating schedule
• Must have basic computer knowledge. Experience with Google Suite preferred.

OVERVIEW:

Responsible for, under the supervision of certified/licensed staff, feeding (snacks); toileting (including toilet training); clothing routines and other hygiene duties; preparing and assisting with classroom activities including one-on-one or small group social, behavioral, and academic support; reading to students; proper handling of bodily fluids in compliance with OSHA and Board of Education regulations; supporting the implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs; preparing and utilizing specialized materials and/or equipment (i.e.. communication devices, wheelchairs, visual schedules, etc.); assisting with non-instructional tasks as needed; performing other duties relating to bus loading/unloading, securing students into car seats, playground/recess control, lunchroom monitoring, answering phones and other assignments as designated by the building administration or supervisor.

Attachments:

• Instructional Para
• Para - CBA