SPED Para

REPORTS TO

Assigned Teacher, Principal, Superintendent

STARTING WAGE

: $18.00 per hour; any raises begin September 1

HOURS OF WORK:

7.5 hours per day, starting as early as 7:30 am and ending as late as 4:30 pm with 30 minutes off for lunch as scheduled by Principal

DAYS OF WORK

Monday through Friday when students are present at school

SICK LEAVE

37.5 hours per school year, can accumulate up to 112.5 hours (no pay for unused)

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

37.5 hours per school year

PERSONAL LEAVE

7.5 hours per school year

PAID HOLIDAYS

4 days (7.5 hours each) per school year (New Year's, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas)

RETIREMENT

9.78% of wages are deducted from paychecks for deposit in a retirement account. The District matches that amount at 9.8778%. The State also makes a 2% contribution.

OTHER:

AFLAC Insurance is available for life, health, dental, vision, and disability. A 403b retirement plan is available.

REQUIREMENT

Successful completion of Project Para (NCLB Section) by the end of the first semester of employment

DUTIES:

Observe students for signs of distress, and attempt to put them at ease Provide a positive role model for students by ensuring appropriate conduct at all time Encourage appropriate behavior and politeness Work with students to provide teacher-designed interventions to progress the students toward higher levels of proficiency Provide one-on-one or small group assistance for students needing individual attention Tutor or facilitate small group instruction as directed and supervised by a teacher Assist students with make-up work Record the daily progress of student performance as directed by a teacher Read tests and/or assignments aloud to students per guidance on student IEP's Assist teachers as needed with student discipline Supervise students at cafeteria, playground, restroom, hallways, "specials" classes, and field trips Maintain a cooperative working relationship with all school district employees, students, and parents Escort students to various locations on campus Assist students with buttoning coats, tying shoes, putting on overshoes, etc. Assist students in the lunchroom carrying trays, cleaning up spills, micro-waving student meals Assist students with any behavioral and physical disabilities Collect and/or disseminate notes and/or money to/from parents and teachers Assist in preparation of written reports, including but not limited to, progress reports and IEPs May attend SAT and/or IEP meetings Prepare classroom materials, bulletin board displays, special event programs, etc. Perform clerical duties such as filing, copying, stuffing envelopes, etc. Keep up to date on student grades in all classes Remind students of assignment due dates and assist in submitting work Assist students in toileting Push wheelchairs as needed Feed students Assist students in dressing and other personal care when needed Assist classroom teachers in order to help all students reach their potential Perform other tasks and duties as assigned