Job DescriptionPosition Title: Special Education Specialized ParaeducatorDepartment: Teaching and LearningReports To: Building PrincipalCompensation: Pay Grade 1C (CWA Master Contract)Calendar: 187 DaysCategory: Classified HourlySUMMARY:Assists and supports teachers and students through the implementation of IEP supports andservices for students assigned to district specialized programs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:Essential duties must be performed on site. Other duties may be assigned* Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.* Assists with group instructional reinforcement, support students at teachers direction, asneeded.* Assists in individual or group data collection and progress monitoring.* Assists in providing feedback on student work.* Assists teacher in promoting a positive learning environment. Supports and maintainsindividualized behavior management programs.* Assists teacher with implementation of specific instructional requirements as indicated in theindividual education plans for each student.* Assists teacher in supervision of students including, but not limited to: loading/unloadingbuses, lunchroom, playground, individualized settings.* Assists with preparation of instructional materials as needed.* Assists teacher with gathering data for reports and paperwork related functions as needed.* Assists willingly in potential Non-Violent Crisis Interventions utilizing the skills learned throughCPI training in accordance within Iowa Department of Education Regulations: Chapter 103.* Assists willingly in the maintenance of student safety if student attempts elopement throughskills learned through CPI training in accordance within Iowa Department of EducationRegulations: Chapter 103.* Assists willingly in hygiene maintenance/toileting of students as needed.* Operates school equipment such as Chromebooks, copier, communication devices, etc.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES* This position does not supervise other employees.Revised 5/20/19Job DescriptionQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE* Required:Completion of two years of study at an institution of higher education; orPossess an associates degree, orComplete a paraeducator certificate course, orComplete and pass the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) exam.* Preferred: Experience working with young people in an educational setting.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents,students and administrators.MATHEMATICAL SKILLSAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, commonfractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bargraphs.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply appropriate and reasonable problem solving strategies in a variety of settings andsituations.OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIESAbility to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work with all students. Ability tomaintain composure under stressful conditions. Respect for the dignity of and sensitivity to allstudents. Ability to communicate with students, staff, parents and the school community, asdirected by the teacher or administration. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orallyand in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board ofEducation policies. Demonstrates initiative and creativity with students and t eir programs.Knowledge and experience with computer programs and software preferred. Experience workingwith students with special needs on an instructional basis preferred.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employeeto successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may beRevised 5/20/19Job Descriptionmade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands andarms 0 - 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee frequently is required to stand,walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers, handle, orfeel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employeeis typically required to push/pull, such as an occupied wheelchair, through crowded hallways oroutdoors in unpredictable weather conditions. The employee is frequently required to bend at theneck more than the average person and may need to frequently work on the floor, depending onthe age level of students. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distancevision and peripheral vision. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from,hear in a noisy environment and occasionally will assist in physical management of students and liftand/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, things such as wheelchairs,books, supplies or other instructional equipment.Staff must be able to participate and pass Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training including theappropriate procedures for preventing the use of physical restraint, including the de-escalation ofproblematic behavior, relationship building, and the use of alternatives to restraint, and restraintonly when there is an identified danger to self or others.Staff must be able to run short distances to ensure student safety.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The employee will typically work indoors but may be required to attend to students needsoutdoors. in moderate to cold temperatures or moderate to hot temperatures. The noise level inthe work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee must work with other staff,continuously meeting multiple demands from several people. The employee is continuouslyresponsible for the safety and well-being of students.The information contained in this job description is in compliance with American with DisabilitiesAct (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional dutiesare performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may beassigned.Employee AcknowledgmentI have reviewed this document. My signature means that I understand the duties andresponsibilities of this position.Revised 5/20/19Job DescriptionReceived by:

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