About this role
Make a meaningful difference in a student's school day. Mountain Views Supervisory Union is seeking a patient, compassionate, and dependable one-to-one paraeducator to begin immediately.
This position provides individualized support to a student throughout the school day, helping them access instruction, participate in school activities, build positive relationships, and develop greater independence. We welcome candidates who bring flexibility, creativity, and a sense of humor, along with a commitment to helping every student feel included and successful.
Working under the direction of the special educator and in collaboration with classroom teachers and the student's support team, the paraeducator will help implement the student's educational program. Support may include assistance with academics, communication, social interactions, behavior, organization, transitions, and daily living tasks, based on the student's individual needs.
Essential Functions
- Provide consistent, individualized support to the assigned student across classroom settings, school activities, and community outings, as applicable.
- Implement instructional activities, accommodations, and support strategies under the direction of the special educator and classroom teachers.
- Support the student's participation in individual, small-group, and whole-class instruction.
- Encourage independence and self-advocacy while providing the level of assistance the student needs.
- Help the student navigate routines, transitions, organization, and time management.
- Support positive social interactions and participation with peers.
- Implement behavior support plans and collect data as directed by the student's team.
- Assist with daily living tasks and provide physical assistance, as required by the student's needs and in accordance with training and established procedures.
- Prepare and organize instructional materials and assist the student with technology.
- Supervise and support the student during classes, transitions, meals, recess, field trips, and other activities, as assigned.
- Share observations and information about the student's progress with the special educator and other designated team members.
- Participate in student team meetings and required training.
- Assist the student during safety drills and emergencies, following established procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow established protocols for communication with families and others regarding the student.
- Perform additional related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Education and Experience. A minimum of a high school diploma plus one year of directly related experience or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired is desired. One year of directly relevant experience in a school setting is desirable and possibly required. Good working knowledge of children. Good understanding of standard classroom operations and teaching methods.
- Strong reading, writing, and math skills. Demonstrated basic understanding of the subject matter being taught to students.
- Language Skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write and correspond. Ability to speak effectively.
- Computer Skills and Experience. Good basic computer skills and experience with word processing programs are required. Experience with Google products preferred. Proficiency with Google Mail or similar email is required.
- Reasoning Ability/Mental Requirements. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills. Ability to communicate courteously, efficiently, and effectively with various individuals, including students, faculty, administrators, parents, and representatives of outside organizations. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with peers, subordinates, supervisors, parents, and outside agencies. Ability to show patience, respect, and compassion when working with students. Ability to effectively resolve conflicts and handle stress.
- Other Qualifications. A willingness to attend required or requested training, meetings, and professional growth activities outside of school hours (e.g., summers, teacher in-service days, and after-school). Ability to remain calm and follow protocols in responding to emergencies.