Special Education Paraprofessional

Norfolk Public Schools

Little Panthers Preschool - Norfolk, Nebraska This job is also posted in Norfolk Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5911474

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined

Job Description

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 Paraprofessional - Little Panthers Preschool

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma

Some college or experience

REPORTS TO

Preschool Principal

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM

Special Education Teacher; Building Principal

JOB GOAL

To assist the teacher in providing education and instruction to the students

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

9 months; 30 hours/week

EVALUATION

Evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the district's Personnel Evaluation Policy

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Consistent and punctual "on site" attendance at the worksite is an essential job function

Works cooperatively with classroom and special education teaching team to provide quality instruction and supervision

Uses positive forms of communication with children in the classroom

Demonstrates confidentiality

Helps in the care of the classroom including sanitizing classroom toys and materials

Assists special education students in the classroom by providing additional supports such as hand-over-hand guidance, expectations reminders, and movement breaks

Assembles and organizes materials to be used during instruction by Classroom Teachers and Special Education Teachers

Interacts with children during play by expanding on vocabulary and social skills

Supports the Special Education Teacher by documenting objective observation notes

Assist with inventory of supplies and equipment

Other duties as assigned by the Special Education Teacher or Preschool Principal

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

(Intellectual, Sensory):

Effective oral and written communication skills

Skills in human relations and leadership

Auditory and visual skills

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$19.01 Per Hour