Personalized Learning Services Paraprofessional

ALBANY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONELaramie, WyomingJOB DESCRIPTION: Personalized Learning Services ParaprofessionalReports Principal/Assistant Principal Full Time: YesSalary: $17.82-23.99 per hour DOE Location: See PostingStart Date: August/September 2024 Certification: N/APOSITION SUMMARY:- The Personalized Learning Services Paraprofessional is responsible for providing support to theinstructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision and instructionof students with significant disabilities; observing and documenting student progress;implementing plans for instruction; and assisting students by providing for special health careneeds and monitoring student behavior.CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The Personalized Learning Services Paraprofessional:1. Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health careprofessional for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs and developing children'sdaily living activities and behavioral skills. *2. Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students getting on and off the school bus forthe purpose of maintaining students' personal safety. *3. Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveyinginformation relative to job functions. *4. Communicates with supervising instructional staff and professional support personnel for thepurpose of assisting in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives. *5. Maintains a variety of materials (e.g. instructional materials, files, records, charts, etc.) for thepurpose of ensuring availability of items, providing written reference, and meeting mandatedrequirements. *6. Manages a variety of assigned activities for the purpose of providing a safe and optimal learningenvironment. *7. Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purposeof maintaining a safe and positive school environment. *8. Participates in the implementation of IEP goals for the purpose of meeting IEP goals and districtbenchmarks. *9. Provides instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academicsubjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives;implementing IEP plans, and ensuring students success in school all under the supervision of assignedteacher. *10. Provides adapted classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the direction of thesupervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives. *11. Provides feedback of observations for the purpose of informing teachers and administrators ofstudent progress. *12. Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources for the purpose of solving problems, providinginformation, and directing to other sources. *13. Tutors students on assigned class work for the purpose of providing ongoing support in thecompletion of work assignments. *14. Follows the policies and procedures of the school and the District. *15. Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility, such as demonstrating ethical behavior;providing accurate data and reports when needed; meeting deadlines; maintainingconfidentiality; caring for the equipment and materials; and dressing appropriately andpresenting a good role model. *16. Other duties as assigned.* Denotes essential functions(The tasks listed under the heading of Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities are examples of thevariety and general nature of duties performed by employees in positions allocated to the classification.This specification should not be interpreted to describe all the duties which may be assigned to anemployee at this level, nor should persons assigned be expected to necessarily perform all the dutiesdescribed.)SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:- Ability to use effective communication skills; ability to use time effectively; good organizationalskills; ability to maintain a positive relationship with other staff by collaborating and workingcooperatively with them (including supervisors); ability to operate standard office equipment andsoftware applications; ability to prepare and maintain accurate records; knowledge of instructionaltechniques; knowledge of safety practices and procedures; knowledge of conflict resolution;knowledge of child development/behavior; ability to maintain a clam demeanor; ability to maintainconfidentiality; and ability to meet deadlines and schedules.ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:Mandatory: Minimum of high school education or GED.Preferred: 1+ years of experience working in a school is preferred.PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:- The Physical Abilities and Working Conditions listed in this section are representative of but are not intended to provide anexhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Working Conditions which may be required for this position. Albany County SchoolDistrict #1 encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment for this position and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Chief Human Resources Officer for further information.- Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.- Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.- Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency andvolume to be understood over a telephone.- Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulatefingers, twist and bend at the wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands andarms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower the head.- Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 40 or more pounds on afrequent basis.- Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively withothers; work independently; work outdoors and indoors.- Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderatelycomplex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level;judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures andstandards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile, andcoordinate information and records.- Additional Work Conditions and Physical Abilities: Requires travel to multiple sites.EVALUATION- Evaluation of this position shall be by the Principal/Asst. Principal(s).

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