Exceptional Student Education Paraprofessional

Exceptional Student Education Paraprofessional 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 300 Hub Etchison Pkwy, Richmond, IN 47374 $15.34 - $16.27 an hour - Part-time Richmond Community Schools 48 reviews $15.34 - $16.27 an hour - Part-time You must apply on the Richmond Community Schools Website at this link: https://ats4.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app_login?

COMPANY_ID=00007816 to be considered for employment. Thank you for your interest in working at Richmond Community Schools.

POSITION

SPECIAL

EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL REPORTS TO

Classroom Teacher/Building Principal SUMMARY :

180 Days. Salary based on Richmond Community Schools Non-Contractual Salary Schedule. Assists and supports professional staff in a variety of instructional and related school activities to meet the needs of special education students as determined by their Individualized Education Program (IEP).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

: Be present, on time and ready to work. Maintain the high level of ethical behavior that is expected of all Richmond Community Schools staff. Maintain confidentiality of information about students and staff. Assist as assigned in areas of instruction including, but not limited to, academics, fine arts, physical education and vocational programming. Supervise teacher-planned activities. Assist special education students with make-up work. Assist special education students individually and in small groups with seatwork and other assignments. Assist special education students with group projects. Assist with practice of dramas or presentations where special education students are involved. Assist substitute teachers by providing necessary information on classroom routine and special student needs in the regular teachers' absence. Operate audio-visual equipment and computers as needed for instructional purposes. Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and learning centers. Escort special education students on trips outside the classroom under the direction of the teacher. Escort special education students to regular classroom activities, therapy sessions, lunchroom, restroom, buses, etc. Assist in emergency evacuation or protection of students as assigned. Attend to toileting, feeding, locomotion, and personal hygiene needs of special education students as needed. Model appropriate interaction skills, social skills, and conflict management in the school environment. Observe and record student behavior as directed. Assist special education students with adaptive devices as needed. Participate in pre-service and in-service training programs. Perform other duties as assigned by principal or teacher to meet the needs of special education students as determined by their Individualized Education Program (IEP)...

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

: Possess interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Must complete training that will be available through online modules or professional development, this training will be provided for your prospective job.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Good oral and written communication skills.

REASONING ABILITY

Must be able to problem solve.

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 frequently required to: sit, stand, lift, carry, push, pull, reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bend at the waist, kneel and crouch. Have good hearing and speaking to exchange information. Have good vision to be able to read variety of materials.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

: The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and outdoors. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.M.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.  Richmond Community Schools is an

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.