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Maize USD 266 Instructional Support Paraeducator in Maize, Kansas
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Primary Purpose:\ To provide support to students with disabilies in their assigned classroom(s) by implemenng plans for\ instrucon, monitoring behavior, and data collecon.\ Qualificaons:\ Educaon/Cerficaon: High School diploma (or equivalent) required.\ All Elementary Paraeducators must be Highly Qualified (48+ college hours Or college\ degree Or take/pass Highly Qualified Assessment).\ Special Knowledge/Skills: Excellent organizaonal, communicaon, and interpersonal skills;\ ability to instruct students and manage their behavior; ability to present informaon\ one-on-one, small group, and large group situaons to students.\ Experience: None required but preferred\ Major Responsibilies and Dues:
Adapts classroom acvies, assignments, and materials under the direcon of the licensed staff\ member for the purpose of supporng and reinforcing classroom objecves.
Administers a variety of acvies (e.g. tests, homework, make-up work, etc.) and supports teachers in\ the classroom.
Assists in the implementaon of instruconal plans designed by the IEP team for the purpose of\ presenng and reinforcing learning concepts previously presented by a licensed staff member.
May require assisng medically fragile or physically disabled students and helping students maintain\ personal hygiene.
Aends a variety of meengs (e.g. staff meengs, in-services, workshops, etc.) for the purpose of\ acquiring and conveying informaon relave to job funcons.
Communicates with a variety of individuals (e.g. supervising instruconal staff, professional support\ personnel, etc.) for the purpose of implemenng IEP objecves and assisng in evaluang progress.
Maintains instruconal materials, files, and records and ensures the availability of items, providing\ wrien references, and recording progress towards IEP goals and objecves.
Models desired behaviors (e.g. conversaon, manners, cleaning acvies, listening, everyday\ interacons, etc.) for students in mulple sengs.
Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of environments (e.g. classrooms, hallways,\ cafeteria, community, etc) supporng a safe and posive learning environment.
Implements behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other\ special condions to reinforce learning concepts.
Reports incidents for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a posive\ learning environment, and adhering to State Law and school policies as a mandated reporter.
Ability to learn, understand, and reteach appropriate curriculum to meet student needs.
Performs other related dues as assigned to ensure the efficient and effecve funconing of the work\ unit.\ Supervisory Responsibilies: None\ 1 of 2\ Maize USD 266\ Job Descripon\ Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:\ Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and phone,\ standard classroom technology including computer and peripherals\ Posture: Prolonged standing. Frequent walking, pushing/pulling, occasional kneeling/squang,\ occasional bending/stooping\ Moon: Frequent keyboarding and use of mouse, occasional reaching\ Liing: Occasional light liing and carrying (less than 20 pounds),\ Environment: Primarily indoors; some outdoor student supervision\ Mental Demands: Work with frequent interrupons, maintain emoonal control under stress,\ solve problems, make decisions and be flexible\ Aendance: Must maintain regular and acceptable aendance/punctuality as required by the Board of\ Educaon policies and regulaons.\ Clearances: Background check and current TB test