Special Education Para/Driver

Special Education Para/Driver Norfolk Public Schools, NE Norfolk, NE $19.01 an hour - Full-time $19.01 an hour - Full-time It is the policy of Norfolk Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies, or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Director of Human Resources.

JOB TITLE

Special Education Para/Driver

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma First aid/CPR certificate desired Must pass a DOT physical

REPORTS TO

Building Administrator; Special Education Teacher

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM

Building Administrator, Special Education Teacher

JOB GOAL

Assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to students

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

School year only

EVALUATION

Special Education Teacher and Building Administrator NOTE:

This is a generalized job description. Specific duties and responsibilities vary, depending on the assigned school. Applicants should be aware of the specific functions of the position prior to employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Consistent and punctual attendance Assist the special education teacher in helping students with disabilities Listens to students read, and reads to students Helps students with make-up work Assists in individual or group activities, games, flash cards, computers, etc. Assists students in interpreting and following the directions of the teacher Reinforce the social skills the teacher has taught Alerts the teacher to the needs of students Assists the teacher in checking the progress of individuals Supervises lunchroom, playground, halls, classrooms, and other assigned activities Assists with the physical and health needs of the children Inventories books, materials, and equipment Assists when emergencies arise Checks the bus/van before each operation for mechanical defects and notifies the proper authorities in the case of mechanical failure Follows guidelines for loading/unloading students Transports only authorized students Obeys all traffic laws Keeps to the assigned schedule Maintains discipline when students are on the bus/van and reports undisciplined students to the proper authority Discharges students only at authorized stops Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses/vans Keeps the assigned bus/van clean Reports all accidents and advises about all possible safety problems Performs other delegated responsibilities assigned by the teacher or administrator

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

(Intellectual, Sensory) : Effective oral and written communication skills Skills in organization, leadership, and human relations Visual and auditory skills for dealing with students