Para Educator - (24140113)
TYPICAL DUTIES:
The purpose of this job is to assist students in achieving their maximum potential by assisting instructors and administrators in carrying out individualized student programming, supporting curricular class work so students can meet state standards, supporting physical needs to allow for school participation while providing a safe and pleasant school environment where all of these goals can be achieved.
Provide classroom support with:
Content delivery: carry out teacher-created lesson plans with students in 1:1 or small group settings.
Must be able to follow directions and reinforce instruction presented by the teacher.
Meeting individual student’s needs (after training): such as assisting with ankle and foot orthotics (AFOs), splints, and other adaptive aids; transfers and positioning; assisting with self-help items such as toileting, feeding and dressing, assisting with motor lab activities, job coaching, mainstream support/tutoring.
Technology: sets up/assists with specific student programs on computers, iPads, and other assistive devices.
Student Management: breakfast program, lunchroom duty, playground duty, bus duty, hall monitoring, escorting students to and from different areas on campus, ability to assist/support in classroom management.
Other duties may include Recordkeeping - helping with grading, maintaining datasheets, compiling data, taking attendance, etc.
; cleaning classroom areas, laundry, dishes, decorating for events, etc.
; and copying, enlarging, typing, recording, binding, organizing supplies, sorting/filing, etc.
Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates good ethics in regards to student/staff interactions, work behaviors, and following school policies and procedures
Develops and maintains professional relationships with teachers, support staff, administration, parents and students
Maintains a positive and flexible attitude
Must be flexible as daily schedules can change on quick notice
Participate in MSDB’s employee sign program to increase sign language level as directed by board policy
Participate in MSDB’s mentoring program for a minimum of the first two years of employment
Participate in professional development activities throughout the year as indicated by the principal
Participate in trainings that focus on educating students who are deaf or hard of hearing and/or have a visual impairment
Attend and participate in department meetings and any other meetings indicated by the principal.
Other related duties as assigned
Detailed Job Description available upon request
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED required.
College coursework and/or workshops in child development and educational methods and/or Para Educator is preferred.
Knowledge of first aid and CPR techniques and safety precautions is desirable.
Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment.
Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules.
Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Salary: $ 15.
58 - 15.
58 Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Not Telework Eligible
Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings: 1
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Primary Location: Great Falls
Agency: School for Deaf & Blind
Union: Montana Federation of Public Employees
Posting Date: Jan 9, 2024, 10:15:30 AM
Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Ongoing
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, References, Letter of Interest (Internal Position)
Contact Name: Paula Mix | Contact Email: pmix@msdb.
k12.
mt.
us | Contact Phone: 406-771-6005
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