Special Education Para-Educator

*LOCATION:
• Harris Elementary
• 4424 Highway 161 North
• North Little Rock, AR 72117
• QUALIFICATIONS:
• +
• High school diploma/GED and one of the following:
• Completed 60 credit hours at an institution of higher education
• Obtained an associate's degree (or higher) degree
• Passed a paraprofessional academic assessment test
• Ability to work with special students
• REPORTS TO: Building Principal
• JOB GOAL: To aid and support teachers and other certified personnel in implementing the instructional program and related services for students with disabilities.
• PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
• :
• 1.
• Implement instructional activities with students as directed by the teacher/building principal in school and community sites.
• 2.
• Assist in the preparation of lesson plans, instructional materials, and data collection.
• 3.
• Assume responsibility for being prepared to perform instructional duties as prescribed.
• 4.
• Acquire knowledge of the curriculum content of the classes in which he/she assists.
• 5.
• Implement behavior management techniques as directed by teacher/building principal.
• 6.
• Assist with the physical needs including (but not limited to) feeding, toileting, dressing, catheterization, physical management, etc. of the students. Some heavy lifting of students is required.
• 7.
• Administer medications and other medical supports as prescribed and directed by the school nurse.
• 8.
• Complete daily work schedules as assigned by the teacher/principal.
• 9.
• Assist the teacher with the maintenance of the classroom.
• 10.
• Assist with duties such as lunchroom, recess, bus, etc.
• 11.
• Participate in inservices, staffing and faculty meetings, etc.
• 12.
• Know Board of Education policies, district and school guidelines, regulations and adhere to the same.
• 13.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Salary Range: Range 7 - Support Staff Hourly Salary Schedule ($13.30/hr. - $25.18/hr. depending on relevant experience)
• Length of Contract: 181 contract days (In the event the needs of the classroom and/or children change, reassignment of duties will occur. Reassignment may be in the same building or alternate location where services are needed.) 7 1/2 hours per day.
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt
• Personnel Status: Classified
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• EVALUATION
• Performance of this job will be evaluated according to provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.
• APPLICATION PROCEDURE
• Interested and qualified applicants should submit an online application at
• pcssd.org
• . Personnel currently employed by the district who meet the necessary qualifications may apply by submitting an online district application.
• APPLICATION DEADLINE:
• July 13, 2024 (or until filled)
• IT IS THE POLICY OF THE PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEX, AGE, QUALIFIED DISABLED, OR VETERAN IN ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, EDUCATION SERVICES, FINANCIAL AID, AND EMPLOYMENT. THE DISTRICT WILL MAKE SPECIAL EFFORTS TO EMPLOY AND ADVANCE WOMEN, BLACKS AND DISABLED PERSONS. EQUITY CONCERNS MAY BE ADDRESSED TO THE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF EQUITY AND PUPIL SERVICES.
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