It is the policy of Superior Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap or disability, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs.  Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

 

 A. Job Title: Special Education Para-Educator

 B. Department: Student Support

 C. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

 

 D. Essential Requirements:

1. High School Diploma
2. Organizational skills
3. Work well with children
4. First aid knowledge or willingness to learn
5. No history of child abuse or negligence

 E. Reports To: Building Principal or Supervising Special Education Teacher

 F. May Receive Guidance From: Supervising Teacher and Principal

 

 G. Essential Job Functions may include:

1. Correcting papers
2. Assist in classroom activities
3. Lead small groups in the classroom
4. Supervise at lunch, activity periods and playground
5. AM/PM Crosswalk
6. Before School Supervision

 H. Working Conditions:

1. Inside and Outside
2. Stressful at times

 I. Job Tasks:

1. Discuss assigned duties with resource and classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
2. Help repare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
3. Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
4. Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
5. Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
6. Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
7. Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
8. Distribute tests and homework assignments, and collect them when they are completed.
9. Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
10. Grade homework and tests, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.

  J. Knowledge:

1. Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
2. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
3. Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications.

 K. Skills

1. Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
2. Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
3. Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
4. Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
5. Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
6. Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
7. Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
8. Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
9. Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

 M. Work Activities:

1. Training and Teaching Others – Assisting certified staff in identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
2. Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
3. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
4. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
5. Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
6. Assisting certified staff in scheduling Work and Activities - Scheduling events, programs, and activities.
7. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
8. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
9. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others - Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

 N. Required Employee Abilities:

1. Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
2. Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
3. Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
4. Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
5. Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
6. Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
7. Auditory Attention - The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
8. Fluency of Ideas - The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
9. Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

 O. At Will Employment: Employment with the School District is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice.  Employment with the School District is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment containing terms different from or inconsistent with those stated in this employment agreement.  The terms of this employment agreement may not be modified except in a writing signed by the Superintendent of Schools.

 

 P. Essential Functions: The essential functions of the Para position include (1) regular, dependable attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and, (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements:

 

	Essential Physical Requirements                                                 Para-Educator
	Stamina
	1.     Sitting		X
	2.     Walking				X
	3.     Standing				X
	4.     Sprinting/Running		X
	Flexibility
	5.     Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person		X
	6.     Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person		X
	7.     Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling		X
	8.     Reaching above the head		X
	9.     Reaching forward		X
	10.     Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For example:  typing, data entry, etc.)		X
	Activities
	11.     Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.)		X
	12.     Hand/grip strength		X
	13.     Driving on the job		X
	14.     Typing non-stop		X
	Use of Arms and Hands
	15.     Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar)	X
	16.     Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt)		X
	Lifting Requirements
	17.     Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)
	Floor to waist		X
	Waist to shoulder		X
	Shoulder to overhead		X
	18.     Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)
	Floor to waist		X
	Waist to shoulder		X
	Shoulder to overhead		X
	19.     Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)
	Floor to waist	X
	Waist to shoulder	X
	Shoulder to overhead	X
	20.     Lifting 51 to 75 pounds (Mark all that apply)
	Floor to waist	X
	Waist to shoulder	X
	Shoulder to overhead	X
	21.     Lifting 76 plus pounds (Mark all that apply)
	Floor to waist	X
	Waist to shoulder	X
	Shoulder to overhead	X
	22.     Can load/items weighing over 50 pounds that are lifted or carried be shared, or reduced into smaller loads?	X
	Pushing/Pulling
	23.     25 to 50 pounds		X
	24.     51 to 75 pounds	X
	25.     76 to 90 pounds	X
	26.     Over 90 pounds	X
	Carrying
	27.     10 to 25 pounds		X
	28.     26 to 50 pounds	X
	29.     51 to 75 pounds	X
	30.     76 to 90 pounds	X
	31.     Over 90 pounds	X