| Location | Jefferson, PA |
Board approved date// Last Review date// New Review date//__ Regular Education Para Educator 1 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Position Description Position Title: Paraeducator, Regular Education Department: Instruction Reports To: Principal Approved By: Board of Education Review Date: March 2013 SUMMARY: Assists teachers in general daily classroom activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties may be assigned Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis. Assists with small-group and/or individual instructional reinforcement, tutor individual students at teacher's request daily or as needed. Assists teacher in maintaining discipline and follows through with prescribed classroom management programs daily. Assists teacher in supervision of students in loading/unloading buses, in gym, on playground and in individualized settings and as otherwise directed daily. Assists with preparation of instructional materials daily as needed. Assists teacher with reports and related clerical functions daily as needed. Operates standard school equipment such as laminator, copier, audiovisual equipment, etc. May be required to assist students with mobility and personal needs including but not limited to personal hygiene needs and/or toileting. Helps with integration of technology as needed SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises students as directed by the teacher. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education; or possess an associates degree or be able to meet a rigorous standard of quality and be able to demonstrate through formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics. Experience working with young people in an educational setting preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students and administrators.
Board approved date// Last Review date// New Review date// Regular Education Para Educator 2 MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work with students with special needs and to maintain composure under stressful conditions. Demonstrate respect for the dignity of students. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, parents and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies. Demonstrates initiative and creativity with students and their programs. Knowledge and experience working with computers and software applications preferred. Ability to incorporate technology into daily routines helpful. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms 0 - 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to bend at the neck more than the average person and may need to frequently work on the floor, depending on the age level of students. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from, hear in a noisy environment and occasionally will assist in physical management of students and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, things such as wheelchairs, books, supplies or other instructional equipment. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will typically work indoors but may be required to attend to students needs outdoors. inmoderate to cold temperatures or moderate to hot temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee must work with other staff, continuously meeting multiple demands from several people. The employee is continuously responsible for the safety and well-being of students. Board approved date// Last Review date// New Review date// Regular Education Para Educator 3 The information contained in this job description is in compliance with American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.