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Location:

Meridian School, ESU 13

Campus, Scottsbluff, Nebraska Position:

Full-Time Paraeducator Schedule:

School Year / 190

Days Hours:

Up to 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday, generally 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. with a 30-minute working lunch Make a Difference Every Day Gering Public Schools is seeking a caring, dependable, and compassionate Paraeducator(s) to support students attending Meridian School, a specialized educational program located on the ESU 13 campus in Scottsbluff. This is an opportunity to work with students with significant support needs in a setting focused on building independence, communication, life skills, academic skills, and meaningful participation in the community. Meridian School serves students ages 5-21 in three classrooms. Students receive instruction in age-appropriate academics and functional skills, including: Literacy and mathematics Science and social studies Social-emotional learning Communication and independence Community-based instruction Physical education and swimming at the YMCA Music and participation in a community bell choir Work-based learning experiences Transition and independent living skills Cooking, shopping, home care, and other daily living skills through the RPAD apartment program Paraeducators play an important role in helping students learn, participate, communicate, build independence, and experience success throughout their school day.

Job Duties:

Under the direction of special education teachers and related-service professionals, Paraprofesionals will: Provide individualized and small-group support to students with significant support needs. Reinforce academic, behavioral, communication, and functional skills taught by teachers and other professionals. Assist students in developing independence and daily living skills. Support students during classroom activities, community-based instruction, field trips, physical education, swimming, and other school activities. Collect and record student data as directed by the educational team. Implement individualized strategies, behavior supports, therapeutic programs, and other interventions outlined by the student's team. Assist students with communication, assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and other supports. Provide assistance with personal care and access to facilities as needed. Support students with transitions throughout the school day. Assist with transportation and bus loading/unloading as needed. Transport students as assigned using appropriate safety procedures. Work collaboratively with teachers, related-service providers, administrators, families, and other members of the educational team. Maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment. Attend staff meetings and professional learning as required. Perform other duties as assigned. We are looking for someone who is: Patient, compassionate, and dependable. Comfortable working with students who have significant support needs. Positive and encouraging, even when situations are challenging. Able to build trusting relationships with students. Willing to learn and implement individualized student strategies. Comfortable assisting students with personal care and daily living activities when needed. Able to work collaboratively as part of a team. Flexible and willing to support students in a variety of environments. Interested in helping students become as independent as possible. Able to safely respond to challenging behaviors and follow established student support and safety procedures. Previous experience working with children, students with disabilities, or individuals with significant support needs is helpful but not required. Training and support will be provided.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver's license and ability to safely transport students when required. Ability to meet the physical and job-related requirements of the position. Ability to successfully complete required background and employment screening. Working Environment This position involves working in classrooms as well as participating in activities throughout the school and community. Paraeducators may work with students who have significant behavioral, communication, physical, medical, or developmental needs.

The position may involve:

Frequent movement throughout the school day. Supporting students during community-based activities. Assisting with personal care and mobility. Exposure to challenging behaviors, including the possibility of aggression. Working indoors and outdoors in a variety of settings. How to

Apply:

Please click HERE to apply directy with ESU 13, Meridian School ESU 13 is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.