26-27 KGES Paraprofessional (Special Ed)

Essential Responsibilities: Works cooperatively with the teacher to provide instructional or developmental activities for a general or special education populationProvides reinforcement and remedial instruction or tasks to reinforce learning initiated by a teacher or professional staffWorks with students requiring individual attention or students who are experiencing difficulties and provides feedback to the teacherAssists the teacher in the implementation of individualized educational programs in one-on-one or small group settings, when appropriatePrepares a variety of instructional materials and reports, as requestedMonitors student engagement and behaviors while the teacher is otherwise occupied with other instructional or school-related tasksAssists with the teaching and practice of basic skills which may involve instructional technologies under general supervisionHelps maintain order and discipline and assists with managing the behavior of students, including crisis managementAdministers or proctors tests and other assessments, providing accommodations as neededAssists with the collection of data and the maintenance of files containing student work as well as evaluation and assessment recordsFacilitates personal care services for students assisting with routine care, including hygiene, feeding, toileting, and other tasks, as required or assignedPerforms related duties as required or assigned Required Qualifications: HS Diploma or GED, plus an Associate's degree or equivalent (60 semester hours of college coursework) OR passing ParaPathways test scores Preferred Qualifications: College coursework or other training in child development or teaching1 or more years working with children in an organized settingExperience with a diverse student population26-27 Salary: $26,066 - $47,938 annually Associate's degree or Parapro: +$500 Bachelor's degree: +$1000 Additional Information: This is a 10-month/185 day position Work Environment/Physical Requirements:(School/Office-based) Employees are required to use hands to handle, feel, or reach objects, materials, and/or controls The employee must be able to lift and or move up to 50 pounds Regular contact with students, other staff, parents, medical professionals, and other community members may be requiredThe employee must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air qualityJob responsibilities may include both inside and outside dutiesSitting, standing, and walking may be required for extended periods of time. Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching may be needed to perform some dutiesSpecific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focusHearing and speaking is required for the exchange of informationUse of computer or other device screens is necessaryThis role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machinesThis job may involve moving students from wheelchairs, occasional lifting of up to 70 pounds or the use of a Hoyer lift