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Haysville Unified School District 261

Special Programs - k-5 - Rex Elementary School (10003330)

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Title Special Programs - k-5 - Rex Elementary School

Posting ID 10003330

Description USD 261 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA-PROFESSIONAL

SUPERVISOR: Teacher and Principal

PAYMENT RATE: According to Educational Support Staff Salary Schedule

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.

2. One of the following endorsements:

3. Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 college hours)

4. Have an associates or bachelors degree

5. Demonstrate knowledge through formal assessment, (e.g. ParaPro Assessment (former

assessment) or The Paraeducator Learning Network Assessment (current assessment)

within one year from date of hire.

6. Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations (after

employment offer is made).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the

supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.

2. Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers

in the classroom.

3. Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining

students personal hygiene.

4. Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency

procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to

job functions.

5. Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and

parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP

objectives.

6. Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP

team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of

presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.

7. Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the

purpose of facilitating instruction; recording student information; and/or meeting

mandated requirements.

8. Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g.

restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the

purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

9. Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety

of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills,

etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and

ensuring students success in school.

10. Demonstrates dependability, promptness, and regular attendance in order to establish

consistent routines, promote teamwork, and guarantee instructional continuity.

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11. Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to

remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional working

environment.

12. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and

effective functioning of the work unit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

1. Demonstrates required mobility, agility and dexterity to work with students.

2. Ability to move, lift, pull or push objects.

3. Remains attentive to students while working in noisy, crowded environments with

numerous interruptions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

At will

PERFORMANCE REVIEW:

Performance effectiven ess evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of

Education Policy.

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