Sourcewell
ParaEducator
Sourcewell, Cass Lake, Minnesota, United States, 56633
Position Type:Non-Certified Staff/Support Staff/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:4/17/2024
Location:Cass Lake-Bena Elementary
Date Available:24-25 SY
Closing Date:Until Filled
District:Cass Lake-BenaCASS LAKE-BENA SCHOOL DISTRICT #115JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE
Para-Educator
SUPERVISOR
Principal
JOB SUMMARYAssist teachers in providing curriculum support to students performing below their grade level to maximize their academic success; assist special need students with mobility, self-care, communication and social interaction needs to maximize participation in classroom activities.
ASSIGNMENT1. School contact days (hours assigned by building principal)
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES1. Work with one or more students in a regular classroom setting under the direction and supervision of a licensed teacher.A. Implement a lesson or learning activityB. Manage student/s using approved methodsC. Assist students on lessons determined by the teacherD. Lead a group of students in an activityE. Help to maintain a positive classroom environmentF. Maintain promptness at all times to keep on schedule with all involvedG. Assist with disruptive behavior in a class setting as to not affect the others' learningH. Follow teacher plan to execute if disruptions occurI. Monitor students for health problems if assignedJ. Assist teacher with organizational needs in a classroomK. Maintain accurate records regarding studentsL. Assist teacher with copying and distributing classroom assignmentsM. Correct student assignments
2. Assist student(s) with school materials, objects and managing their environmentA. Assist in various environments, i.e. outdoors, gymnasium, regular classroom settings, library, halls, class trips, etc.B. Assist with donning coats, boots, mittens, snow pants and hatsC. Assist students with physical transitioning to assist and ensure safety
3. Bus MonitorA. Assist and/or lift handicapped children into and off of transportation vehiclesB. Assign seating arrangement for children if situation requires structureC. Assist driver in maintaining order and discipline
CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE1. Physical InvolvementA. Position requires prolonged position in any combination of body postures, such as squatting, stooping, bending (both sitting and standing), reaching, kneeling, or sitting on the floor while performing student care, orclassroom activities.B. Position may occasionally exert in excess of 50 lbs. during physical assistance, physical removal or restraint of student/s
2. Mental InvolvementA. Position requires ability to multiple tasking while working with interruptions and classroom noiseB. Position includes prioritizing of work assignments of students with a variety of educational needs
3. Working ConditionsA. Position requires working outdoors for 20-30 minutes in temperatures as cold as -20 degrees Fahrenheit while supervising studentsB. Position requires ability to lift and/or carry a minimum of 15 lbs. at least once per day
SUPERVISION OF OTHER EMPLOYEES1. This position does not include supervision of other District employees
QUALIFICATIONS1. High School Diploma or equivalent2. Must have an AA degree or be able to pass a paraprofessional assessment test3. First aid certification is preferred4. CPR certification is preferred5. Prior experience within an educational system or working with children preferred8. Valid Minnesota Driver's License9. Must complete the necessary application process and pass a criminal background check and drug screening test
Revised: January 27, 2017
Date Posted:4/17/2024
Location:Cass Lake-Bena Elementary
Date Available:24-25 SY
Closing Date:Until Filled
District:Cass Lake-BenaCASS LAKE-BENA SCHOOL DISTRICT #115JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE
Para-Educator
SUPERVISOR
Principal
JOB SUMMARYAssist teachers in providing curriculum support to students performing below their grade level to maximize their academic success; assist special need students with mobility, self-care, communication and social interaction needs to maximize participation in classroom activities.
ASSIGNMENT1. School contact days (hours assigned by building principal)
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES1. Work with one or more students in a regular classroom setting under the direction and supervision of a licensed teacher.A. Implement a lesson or learning activityB. Manage student/s using approved methodsC. Assist students on lessons determined by the teacherD. Lead a group of students in an activityE. Help to maintain a positive classroom environmentF. Maintain promptness at all times to keep on schedule with all involvedG. Assist with disruptive behavior in a class setting as to not affect the others' learningH. Follow teacher plan to execute if disruptions occurI. Monitor students for health problems if assignedJ. Assist teacher with organizational needs in a classroomK. Maintain accurate records regarding studentsL. Assist teacher with copying and distributing classroom assignmentsM. Correct student assignments
2. Assist student(s) with school materials, objects and managing their environmentA. Assist in various environments, i.e. outdoors, gymnasium, regular classroom settings, library, halls, class trips, etc.B. Assist with donning coats, boots, mittens, snow pants and hatsC. Assist students with physical transitioning to assist and ensure safety
3. Bus MonitorA. Assist and/or lift handicapped children into and off of transportation vehiclesB. Assign seating arrangement for children if situation requires structureC. Assist driver in maintaining order and discipline
CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE1. Physical InvolvementA. Position requires prolonged position in any combination of body postures, such as squatting, stooping, bending (both sitting and standing), reaching, kneeling, or sitting on the floor while performing student care, orclassroom activities.B. Position may occasionally exert in excess of 50 lbs. during physical assistance, physical removal or restraint of student/s
2. Mental InvolvementA. Position requires ability to multiple tasking while working with interruptions and classroom noiseB. Position includes prioritizing of work assignments of students with a variety of educational needs
3. Working ConditionsA. Position requires working outdoors for 20-30 minutes in temperatures as cold as -20 degrees Fahrenheit while supervising studentsB. Position requires ability to lift and/or carry a minimum of 15 lbs. at least once per day
SUPERVISION OF OTHER EMPLOYEES1. This position does not include supervision of other District employees
QUALIFICATIONS1. High School Diploma or equivalent2. Must have an AA degree or be able to pass a paraprofessional assessment test3. First aid certification is preferred4. CPR certification is preferred5. Prior experience within an educational system or working with children preferred8. Valid Minnesota Driver's License9. Must complete the necessary application process and pass a criminal background check and drug screening test
Revised: January 27, 2017