Sports Paraprofessional

Position Summary: The Sports Paraprofessional is responsible for providing support to special education students in school sponsored sports and activities. This position will serve the LMS Cross Country Team for the 2026/2027 season. This position will support a visually impaired athlete and will require active support.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: The Sports Paraprofessional: Assists special education students in assigned sport/activity in a manner that allows student to participate in the sport/activity with peers. Attends meetings (e.g., in-service presentations and staff meetings) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions. Communicates with supervising staff and other personnel for the purpose of assisting the student in assigned sport/activity. Evaluates students during the course of practices/competitions to ensure student participation. Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings for the purpose of ensuring students are in a safe and appropriate environment. Manages a variety of assigned activities for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal sporting environment. Monitors students during sports/activities within a variety of environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive environment. Provides feedback of observations for the purpose of informing coaches and administrators of student progress. Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources for the purpose of solving problems, providing information, and directing to other sources. Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and directing to appropriate personnel for resolution. Follows the policies and procedures of the school and the District. Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility, such as demonstrating ethical behavior; providing accurate data and reports when needed; meeting deadlines; maintaining confidentiality; caring for the equipment and materials; and dressing appropriately and presenting a good role model. Other duties as assigned.* Denotes essential functions(The tasks listed under the heading of Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities are examples of the variety and general nature of duties performed by employees in positions allocated to the classification. This specification should not be interpreted to describe all the duties which may be assigned to an employee at this level, nor should persons assigned be expected to necessarily perform all the duties described.)Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required: Ability to use effective communication skills; ability to use time effectively; good organizational skills; ability to maintain a positive relationship with other staff by collaborating and working cooperatively with them (including supervisors); ability to operate standard office equipment and software applications; ability to prepare and maintain accurate records; knowledge of instructional techniques; knowledge of safety practices and procedures; knowledge of conflict resolution; knowledge of child development/behavior; ability to maintain a calm demeanor; ability to maintain confidentiality; and ability to meet deadlines and schedules.

Entry Qualifications: Mandatory: Minimum of high school education or GED.

Preferred: 1+ years of experience working in a school is preferred. Physical Abilities and Working Conditions: The Physical Abilities and Working Conditions listed in this section are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Working Conditions which may be required for this position. Albany County School District #1 encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment for this position and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Chief Human Resources Officer for further information. Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods. Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions. Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone. Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at the wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower the head. Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 40 or more pounds on a frequent basis.

Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work outdoors and indoors.

Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile, and coordinate information and records. Additional Work Conditions and Physical Abilities: Requires travel to multiple sites. Evaluation: Evaluation of this position shall be by the Principal/Asst. Principal(s).