Independence School District
Paraeducator - VI
Independence School District, Independence, Missouri, United States, 64055
Position Type:Paraeducator/Paraeducator
Date Posted:5/1/2024
Location:530-William Southern Elementary
Date Available:24-25 School YearVisually Impaired - $2.50 per hour stipend
Qualifications:• High School Diploma or GED required• Certification as a Braillist preferred• Sixty (60) semester credit hours from a college or university accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary or Secondary Education or have passed the ParaPro Assessment Test, if working in a Title I school• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in a related area, or course work from an accredited college or university preferred• Experience working with special needs children or young people preferred• Ability to use e-mail or willingness to learn skill with training• Experience in keyboarding and other computer functions preferred• Operating knowledge of Braille transcription software, Braille embosser, Braillewriter, and/or tactile image enhancer preferred• Must be able to deal with daily stressors such as inappropriate verbal and physical behaviors• Must be reliable and have good attendance• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policiesPhysical Qualifications:• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned specialized equipment• Ability to occasionally assist with lifting, carrying and/or holding 20-25 poundsFair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-ExemptReports to:Appropriate Special Education StaffPrincipalJob Goal:To work under the direction of a Special Education teacher. To adapt classroom work for visually impaired students to help them meet learning and/or behavior goals outlined in the District's curriculum, the school's plan, and/or specialized plans, such as the Individualized Education Program (IEP) or the Title I Plan. To help visually impaired students navigate classrooms and other sites.Performance Responsibilities:• To work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, and other staff members in the implementation of instructional and behavior plans for students• To interact positively with students and model appropriate behavior• To adapt classroom work for visually impaired students by providing detailed explanations and models, dictating what is on classroom blackboards, describing pictures that are shown, enlarging materials, describing videos, providing on-the-spot graphics, etc. as necessary• To transcribe into Braille, using manual Brailled or computer software• To collect student performance data on individual student goals and objectives• To accompany students to the regular education rooms and adapt regular education material to meet their needs• To transcribe student's Brailled material into print so that the classroom teacher and parent can read it• To create tactile graphics of maps, charts, pictures, routes, etc. using various tools, materials, and machines• To emboss, re-edit, and bind material using various methods• To work with students individually or in small groups to practice and reinforce Braille writing, reading, comprehension skills, keyboarding/computer skills, and other academic and functional skills• To provide escort and assistance to students as necessary and accompany students on field trips and other school activities• To maintain confidentiality of student records and other information shared about students• To participate in requested meetings and training responsibilities• To diaper and provide toileting assistance to students as necessary• To appropriately restrain students using district approved restraint procedures, if required by supervisors• To perform other job-related duties as may be assigned by the principalTerms of Employment:The duration of the position is contingent upon the continued funding of the program, project, or assignment for which the appointment is made. The salary and work calendar are to be established by the Board of Education.Required Testing:Post offer employment medical physical exam and essential functions test (EFT) required.Work Environment/conditions:While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors with minimal temperature variations and under conditions with risk of injury and/or illness. The employee may also occasionally work with cleaning chemicals. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally can be loud. Generally the job requires 5 % sitting, 50% standing, and 45% walking.Physical Demands:• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and talk and hear.• The employee is frequently required to bend at the neck.• The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, reach, bend, crouch or crawl, squat, stoop, and kneel.• The employee will occasionally lift, carry and/or hold, push, or move 20-25 pounds.Evaluation:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy by the immediate supervisor, utilizing the Independence School District School Support Staff Performance Based Evaluation.
Attachment(s):
FY25 Paraeducator.pdf
Date Posted:5/1/2024
Location:530-William Southern Elementary
Date Available:24-25 School YearVisually Impaired - $2.50 per hour stipend
Qualifications:• High School Diploma or GED required• Certification as a Braillist preferred• Sixty (60) semester credit hours from a college or university accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary or Secondary Education or have passed the ParaPro Assessment Test, if working in a Title I school• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in a related area, or course work from an accredited college or university preferred• Experience working with special needs children or young people preferred• Ability to use e-mail or willingness to learn skill with training• Experience in keyboarding and other computer functions preferred• Operating knowledge of Braille transcription software, Braille embosser, Braillewriter, and/or tactile image enhancer preferred• Must be able to deal with daily stressors such as inappropriate verbal and physical behaviors• Must be reliable and have good attendance• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policiesPhysical Qualifications:• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned specialized equipment• Ability to occasionally assist with lifting, carrying and/or holding 20-25 poundsFair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-ExemptReports to:Appropriate Special Education StaffPrincipalJob Goal:To work under the direction of a Special Education teacher. To adapt classroom work for visually impaired students to help them meet learning and/or behavior goals outlined in the District's curriculum, the school's plan, and/or specialized plans, such as the Individualized Education Program (IEP) or the Title I Plan. To help visually impaired students navigate classrooms and other sites.Performance Responsibilities:• To work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers, administrators, parents, and other staff members in the implementation of instructional and behavior plans for students• To interact positively with students and model appropriate behavior• To adapt classroom work for visually impaired students by providing detailed explanations and models, dictating what is on classroom blackboards, describing pictures that are shown, enlarging materials, describing videos, providing on-the-spot graphics, etc. as necessary• To transcribe into Braille, using manual Brailled or computer software• To collect student performance data on individual student goals and objectives• To accompany students to the regular education rooms and adapt regular education material to meet their needs• To transcribe student's Brailled material into print so that the classroom teacher and parent can read it• To create tactile graphics of maps, charts, pictures, routes, etc. using various tools, materials, and machines• To emboss, re-edit, and bind material using various methods• To work with students individually or in small groups to practice and reinforce Braille writing, reading, comprehension skills, keyboarding/computer skills, and other academic and functional skills• To provide escort and assistance to students as necessary and accompany students on field trips and other school activities• To maintain confidentiality of student records and other information shared about students• To participate in requested meetings and training responsibilities• To diaper and provide toileting assistance to students as necessary• To appropriately restrain students using district approved restraint procedures, if required by supervisors• To perform other job-related duties as may be assigned by the principalTerms of Employment:The duration of the position is contingent upon the continued funding of the program, project, or assignment for which the appointment is made. The salary and work calendar are to be established by the Board of Education.Required Testing:Post offer employment medical physical exam and essential functions test (EFT) required.Work Environment/conditions:While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors with minimal temperature variations and under conditions with risk of injury and/or illness. The employee may also occasionally work with cleaning chemicals. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally can be loud. Generally the job requires 5 % sitting, 50% standing, and 45% walking.Physical Demands:• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and talk and hear.• The employee is frequently required to bend at the neck.• The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, reach, bend, crouch or crawl, squat, stoop, and kneel.• The employee will occasionally lift, carry and/or hold, push, or move 20-25 pounds.Evaluation:Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy by the immediate supervisor, utilizing the Independence School District School Support Staff Performance Based Evaluation.
Attachment(s):
FY25 Paraeducator.pdf