About this role
Position: Special Education Health Paraeducator, Pre-school Location: Deer Pointe Elementary Schedule: 7.5 hours per day, Student Days Position Available: Start August 12 with some training possible prior to start date or as soon as possible Perks: At FPS, you'll be working with a team dedicated to our students and community. Feel good, every day, about what you do - whether you're helping students read, providing them nourishment, making sure the lights are on, or any of the countless other ways our employees work toward our mission. We're all in it together! Compensation:
• $20.49 - $22.62 per hour, starting, depending on experience.
• If bilingual (English/Spanish) $22.62 - $24.99 per hour, starting, depending on experience.
Benefits:
• State Retirement Pension Plan Membership
• Paid Sick, Bereavement, Civic, and Personal Leave provided
• Paid, employee-only dental insurance provided upon enrollment
• Health insurance eligible - monthly premium rate based on hours per day and compensation rate. If employee declines, a $100/month stipend is provided in lieu of the health insurance coverage
• Eligible for other benefits including vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short term disability insurance, accident insurance, and more
Reports To: Building Administrator/School Nurse Application Procedure: Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply at fremonttigers.org. Click on 'Employment' and follow application instructions. Applications Will Be Accepted Through: Open Until Filled All positions are subject to veterans preference Employment is subject to background check and work authorization All compensation and benefits are subject to the employee handbook and board policy which determine rates and eligibility. ____________________________________________________________________ FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION It is the policy of Fremont Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status 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.
DEPARTMENT: Instructional Support JOB TITLE: Special Education Health Paraeducator REQUIREMENTS: Education Level:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Post Secondary training is desired
Certification/Licensure:
• Drivers License
• CNA, CMA, or LPN preferred, but not required
• Current First Aid/CPR certificate preferred, but not required
Experience Desired:
• Working with children/students, faculty, and staff
• Experience in medical or care giving settings is highly desirable
Other Requirements:
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of basic reading and math skills
• Successful completion of District training and competencies.
REPORTS TO: Teacher(s), School Nurse, Building Administrator, and Director of Special Education ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of each employee's position includes (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description. Basic:
• Perform classroom support duties under supervision and guidance of classroom teachers and perform health/medical care procedures under the supervision of an R.N. Dispenses medication, provides necessary medical/health care including but not limited to suctioning, tube feeding, decompressing, and cleaning catheterization. Supervises students on grounds and other areas of school building, and school-sponsored activities. Abides by the guidelines established for paraeducators of the State of Nebraska and the District.
Frequent:
• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to perform and fulfill assigned duties as designated by the supervising teacher
• Assists the supervising teacher in the collection and preparation of instructional material and equipment
• Assists with the evaluation, monitoring, and supervision of students' work.
• Assists students in performing activities initiated by the supervising teacher.
• Prepares instructional aids, games, and bulletin boards at the discretion of the supervising teacher.
• Implements behavior management and modification techniques as structured and monitored by the supervising teacher for individual students.
• Assists with various classroom clerical and daily organizational duties.
• Attends professional development meetings and workshops for paraeducators.
• Respects the confidentiality of information about students and communicates progress or concerns about students to parents or staff only with the authorization of the supervising teacher.
• Exhibits a positive working relationship with students and staff.
• Follows all rules and regulations relating to school and district policies.
• Assists with the physical and health needs of students including but not limited to: feeding, toileting, transferring, positioning, medication administration, tube feedings, urinary catheterization, and other special health and personal care needs when applicable, under the direction/training of the school nurse.
• Assists in the provision of physical and occupational therapy exercises for students under the supervision and/or direction of OT and/or PT
• Assists in the loading and unloading of students from vehicles as needed, and supervises students while being transported by district vehicles as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, school nurse, and/or administrative staff.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: NEVER (0%) OCCASIONAL (1-32%) FREQUENT (33-66%) CONSTANT (67%+)
A. Standing X
B. Walking X
C. Sitting X
D. Bending/Stooping X
E. Reaching/Pulling/Pushing X
F. Climbing X
G. Driving X
H. Lifting: 60 pound maximum
I. Carrying: 1-50 ft.
J. Manual Dexterity Tasks Fingering 33-66% Grasping 33-66%
Specify (manual dexterity tasks): Ability to operate computer, manipulate keyboard, use scissors and other tools/equipment, operate A/V equipment, copy machines, telephones, etc. Note: This position requires considerable physical agility.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory): Visual and auditory acuity for student supervisory functions, skills in written and oral communication, and skills in human relations. WORKING CONDITIONS: Inside-Outside-Both: Both Climatic Environment: Primary work environment is a heated/air-conditioned classroom/building, and at times, the work environment will include off-campus sites. (Certain classrooms/buildings may be air-conditioned) Hazards: Communicable diseases, classroom, building, furniture, and off-campus sites and equipment, frequent lifting.