SPED Intensive Paraprofessional (Tuluksak)

JOB TITLE:                SPED Intensive Paraprofessional                   SALARY:      Classified: R D
                                                                                                            (depending on credits earned)

REPORTS TO:           Principal                                                          H   6.5 hr/day 

LOCATION:              Tuluksak School                                             No. DAYS:   179

JOB PURPOSE: To assist the special education teacher or administrator in the operation of the Special Education Program. Will be assigned to work with a student with disabilities and stay with that student throughout their school day.

            Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Assist the special education teacher with management and education of a child enrolled in special education.
2. Coordinate special education curriculum and classroom activities for assigned student.
3. Monitor assigned student's progress in IEP goals.
4. Assist the special education teacher with parent conferences and participate in I.E.P. meetings for assigned student.
5. Maintain records of student work and behavior.
6. Complete required reports and submit them on specified days.
7. Become familiar with materials, techniques and procedures used in working with assigned student.
8. Learn how to apply prescribed exercises and speech/language exercises and practice to assigned student learning from itinerant specialists.
9. Implement I.E.P. goals for students in conjunction with the special education teacher.
10. Assist with preparation or collection of instructional materials.
11. As directed by the special education teacher, provide individualized and small group instruction.
12. Other duties as assigned by the special education teacher, School Principal as it relates to SPED students, or the Director of Special Education.

            Qualifications:

1. High School graduate, additional formal education preferred as well as experience in working with exceptional children.
2. Experience as a teacher aside, substitute, or volunteer in the special education classroom is desirable.
3. Must show evidence of ability to work closely and cooperatively in a small group setting and to maintain confidentiality in regard to the student’s disabilities.
4. Must be Highly Qualified paraprofessional standards or pass the appropriate assessment within 60 days of hire.
5. Must participate in a test-preparation program 3 days each week after school to prepare to pass the paraprofessional test to become highly qualified if not already meeting this requirement.

            Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Requires decision-making ability and the ability to work independently. Requires ability to plan, schedule, and prioritize work.

2. Requires interpersonal skills to courteously and effectively assist individuals

3. Requires ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.

4. Requires willingness to perform various job-related duties as situations require, a strong sense of teamwork, and ability to work cooperatively with others.

5. Requires ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, Board of Education practices, Alaska State Laws, and Department of Education and Early Development regulations.

Education and/or Experience:  High School diploma or equivalent plus at least two years demonstrated successful experience in general office work.  Business college or equivalent training may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Language Skills:  Ability to read and interpret documents such as software operating and training instructions, and technical procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before supervisors and district employees.  Ability to speak Yupik preferred.

Mathematical Skills:  Ability to calculate figures and amounts

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills and Abilities:  Requires knowledge and ability to operate a variety of software on computers.  Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and scanning required.

Other Skills and Abilities:  Ability to develop effective working relationships with the principal, staff, students, parents, and community.   Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.  Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.  Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; operate a computer; and reach with hands and arms. This position frequently requires non-stop typing on the computer.  This position requires the individual to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and to interact with the public and other workers.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, such as tables, office and meeting supplies.  This position may occasionally require employee to work extended or irregular hours   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.  Some travel is required as part of the job.