Paraprofessional-Special Education-9 Months

Paraprofessional

Purpose Statement

The job of Paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program with specific responsibility in identified demographics student populations monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: 

This job reports to the designated Supervisor

Essential Functions

• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress of students related to specific goals and objectives.
• Maintains student files/records for the purpose of documenting activities, monitoring progress and/or providing reliable information.
• Maintains classroom equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and providing a sanitary and safe learning environment.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or administrator in providing necessary records/materials.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:  Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; adhering to safety practices and procedures; administer first aid and/or prescribed medications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.  Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/ behavior; health standards and hazards.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing.  The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience Job related experience is required. One to three months of related experience and/or training.  Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) 

Required Testing                                                     Certificates

Paraprofessional Exam or 60 College Credits                CPR/First Aid Certificate

                                                                               Clearances

                                                                               Criminal Justice                                                                                                  Fingerprint-IVP/Background Clearance

FLSA Status                       Approval Date                          Salary Range

Non Exempt                                                                                 VII 

Other Functions

Student Services Addendum

Essential Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives.

• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students’ academic success through a defined course of study. 

• Provides instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing individual student plans; and ensuring students success in school.

• Assists medically fragile students (e.g. showers students, toileting, body fluids, diapering, tube feeding, etc.) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for students as required. 

 YUHSD #70 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in its programs, activities, or employment.