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Maize USD 266 Paraeducator - Structured Learning ( MSI ) in Maize, Kansas
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Primary Purpose:\ Provide support to students with disabilies through instruconal support, modeling, monitoring and\ documenng student acvies across all instruconal sengs.\ 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:
Provides academic support to students (e.g. reading, wring, verbal skills, etc.) and supports the\ implementaon of IEP goals, assisng in adapng student needs into mainstream classrooms,\ and ensuring student success.
Assist with adapng classroom acvies, assignments, and materials to support and reinforce\ classroom objecves while working under the direcon of the licensed staff member.
Ulizes effecve communicaon skills with a variety of individuals (e.g. supervising instruconal\ staff, professional support personnel, etc.) supporng the implementaon of IEP objecves and\ evaluaon of student progress.
Aends assigned meengs to acquire and convey informaon relave to job funcons.
Complete documents regarding student(s) daily acvies for the purpose of compleng daily\ logs and student\'s hourly acvies.
Models desired behaviors (e.g. conversaon, manners, cleaning acvies, listening, everyday\ interacons, etc.) for students in mulple sengs.
Implements behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or\ other special condions to reinforce learning concepts.
Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy\ bags, medicaon, etc.) to meet immediate health care needs while assisng with daily living\ acvies and behavioral skills.
Remains with students at all mes ensuring the safety of students, removes students when\ necessary, and de-escalang situaons outside the classroom.
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.
Work cooperavely with all staff on various tasks and/or assignments.
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
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:\ Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and phone,\ standard classroom technology including computers and peripherals.\ Posture: Prolonged standing, frequent walking.\ Moon: Significant pushing/pulling, kneeling/squang, bending/stooping and fine finger\ dexterity.\ Liing: Frequent liing and carrying (up to 75 pounds),\ Environment: Primarily indoors; some outdoor student supervision. Risk for exposure to injury\ and/or illness in some varying atmospheric condions.\ 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