Para I Resource - Ravenwood AM only

POSITION TITLE:  Para I – Early Childhood

STATUS: Classified – Nonexempt

HOURS OF WORK:   hours per day

STARTING SALARY:  $15 hourly

Benefits:

• Health• Dental • Vision • insurance
• Kansas Public Employee Retirement System (KPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Pay dates on the 15th and 30th

POSITION SUMMARY:  The job of Para l Early Childhood was established for the purpose/s of assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of students with special needs in the regular classroom, resource room or in a self-contained classroom;  assisting in implementing plans for instruction;  monitoring student behavior;  providing information to appropriate school personnel; and performing classroom clerical tasks.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adapts and provides accommodations of classroom activities; assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for special education students to actively participate in classroom activities.
• Aids students in and out of classroom (e.g. packing backpacks, note taking, relationship building, field trips, social skills, etc.) for the purpose of providing assistance to students’ needs and social growth.
• Assists EC students requiring support in addressing personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations (e.g. diaper changing, toilet training, lifting of students and/or equipment or feeding assistance etc.) for the purpose of allowing students to function in the school environments.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. CPR, education strategies, specific disability education, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to the job functions to meet established annual State requirements.
• Collaborates with staff for the purpose of providing necessary support and information related to the student’s progress as established in their Individual Education Program under the direction of certified staff
• Implements behavioral plans for students as designed by the IEP team for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students’ needs and providing a consistent environment under the direction of certified staff.
• Assists students with challenging and/or aggressive behaviors.
• Implements education and behavioral programming under the supervision of the classroom certified staff for the purpose of developing new skills for students.
• Instructs students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of meeting Individual Educational Program goals under the direction of certified staff.
• Maintains instructional materials and data sheets for the purpose of ensuring availability of instructional materials and/or providing reliable information regarding student progress under the direction of certified staff.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. Rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, fire drills, assemblies, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive environment conducive to learning.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the educational team.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Job related experience is desired.
• If the school building is classified as Title I, 48 hours of college credit or the ability to pass the Title I assessment test is required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.  Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:  adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and using district approved crisis intervention techniques.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.  Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include; instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/behavior; and safe handling of blood-borne pathogens and crisis de-escalation techniques.  

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, collect data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods.  Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals.  Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.  Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized practices; providing student, classroom and building information to certified/classified staff when necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires the performance of light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The position typically involves 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. The position requires visual acuity as well as frequent hearing and talking and some crouching, grasping, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and significant fine finger dexterity.  This position is performed in an indoor and generally hazard free environment.

IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.  This document describes the position currently available.  The District reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.
 
CLEARANCES REQUIRED: Background Clearance, TB Test