A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Special Education Resource Room Paraprofessional at KMS Kuna Joint School District 3 - 3.3 Kuna, ID Job Details Full-time $13.80 - $16.24 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance Qualifications School experience High school diploma or GED Working with students Public relations Full Job Description
KUNA JT. SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 3 POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT JOB STATUS
All Applicants
JOB TITLE
Resource Room Para
LOCATION
Kuna Middle School
REPORTS TO
Principal or Building Administrator
CALENDAR
185 days a year
SALARY:
PP1: $13.80 - 16.24/hr
DOE + BENEFITS
Medical, life, dental, vision, Public Employees Retirement System, and Employee Assistance Program
JOB SUMMARY
Assists the Special Education Teacher in achieving the goals and objectives as stated on each child's current Individual Education Plan (IEP) through individual, small group, or whole group instruction both in a Resource Room setting and in the regular classroom when appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED Educational Requirements Two years of college or 32 credits or Associates degree or Meet or exceed cut score on Praxis Exam for the Para Pro Assessment Past successful experience working with school age children May need to be able to lift 50 pounds Demonstrated ability to accomplish the major duties listed below Positive public relations skills
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Become familiar with basic special education knowledge with emphasis on due process procedures and confidentiality of information and records. Display a positive attitude toward school/special education programs and show respect for leadership and programming decisions made by supervisors. Provide individualized instructional activities using materials and sequences selected/prescribed by the special education teacher and other related services personnel. Maintain all clerical information required of the program in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner. Help to maintain a positive classroom environment through performance of duties such as making attractive bulletin boards, developing interesting instructional materials, using equipment and materials appropriately, keeping the room and work areas clean and orderly, etc. Supervise and manage student behavior in a variety of school settings. Discipline students in a manner consistent with school and teacher policies. Use appropriate reinforcement strategies in a manner indicating empathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities. Meet the personal needs of handicapped children including toileting, feeding, locomotion, and health needs and be physically emotionally able to handle the rigorous demands of working with all handicapping conditions. Administer, score, and record such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students. Participate in special education staff meetings, appropriate in-service training, and other professional development activities as requested. Serve as the chief source of information and help for and substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the special education teacher. Provide for the personal care needs of students; feeding, dressing, toileting, etc. Work with students, parents, staff, and others in a positive, encouraging manner. Know and follow district policy and chain of command. Act ethically and confidentially in all aspects of employment. Any other duties as assigned.
