Hybrid Special Education Paraprofessional 1:1 (Structured/Functional) chez Woodland School District 50

1. Works primarily with an individual student in the delivery of special education services consistent with the IEP
2. Assists the Instructional/PPS staff in devising special strategies for introducing or  reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of the individual student, his/her  needs, interests, and abilities
3. Operates and cares for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes: responsible for assisting with equipment and technology as listed on the IEP.
4. Helps the student with the completion of instructional assignments after they have been introduced by the Instructional/PPS staff
5. Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the Instructional/PPS staff
6. Assists with the supervision of the student during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and    field trips
7. Checks the student’s notebooks, corrects papers, and supervises testing and make-up work, as assigned by  the  teacher
8. Checks and records student attendance as necessary, assists with data collection as necessary and recording of information, etc.
9. As necessary, helps the student(s) with daily living skills, clothing, lunch, snack, clean-up routines, wash-up and toileting routines
10. Alerts appropriate staff to any problem or special information about the student
11. Provides information and helps any substitute teacher(s) assigned in the  absence of the regular teacher
12. Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of certified staff, to include being a mandated reporter
13. Participates in inservice training programs, as assigned
14. Based on student or school need, may be reassigned for duty for the day(s)
15. Inform supervisor of the absence of assigned student for possible reassignment of duties
16. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as assigned by the Instructional/PPS staff, principal, supervisor, director or other administrator.
     

1. Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community.
2. Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity.
3. Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students.
4. Understanding that your identity may be different than students, parents, and staff, you are willing to put those differences aside for the success of all students.
5. Regardless of the identities of students, staff, or parents, works collaboratively to build a successful relationship with them.
6. Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change.
7. Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and professional manner.
8. Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful.
9. Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient.
10. Take initiative to manage multiple tasks.
11. Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
 
Manual Dexterity:      Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance.
 
Physical Effort:          Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods.
 
Working Conditions:  Some exposure to definitely disagreeable elements may exist.  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Work Week:             Monday through Friday;  
 
Work Year:               176 Days
 
Work Hours:             7:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. 
 
Salary:                      Minimum of $18.78 per hour