Title Paraprofessional -Special Education -6.5 hrs/day - Mills Elementary School

RATE OF PAY: $16.07 per hour

SCHEDULE: 6.5 Hours Per Day / 32.5 hours Per Week

BENEFITS: A generous allowance towards the purchase of individual or family insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

PERS Retirement: The district assumes and pays the 6% average employee contribution to the Oregon PERS system.

Benefits to working at KFCS:

Student loan forgiveness for those who qualify

Opportunity to work with a diverse student population

District-supported child care is available

FUNCTION: To assist the teacher and building administrator in supporting the educational needs of students with diverse learning needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in the assessment of student performance levels

Assist in the instructions of individual and groups of students as related to students’ IEP goals

Assist in the feeding, toileting, physical care, health needs and safety of students

Assist in the supervision of and implementation of individualized support plans

Assist in the recording and maintaining of student performance data

Assist in the preparation of instructional and other materials

Supervise a variety of student activities including cafeteria, bus loading and unloading, field trips, hallways, and other areas where students gather

Perform organizational and clerical tasks as assigned

Communicate clearly and make independent decisions within established policies and procedures

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships

Participate as an effective team member

Participate in professional growth activities

Comply with district’s rules and policies

Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodations Perform job-related tasks as designated by teacher

Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

AA degree, two years of full-time college or a passing grade on the paraprofessional exam;

Ability to organize and communicate effectively

Ability to follow directions and learn new procedures

Ability to provide care for student’s physical needs

Ability to project a friendly and supportive attitude

Ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid training certification

Complete district required trainings (e.g. de-escalation, understanding IEPs and safety trainings)

Ability to learn and follow delegable medical procedures

Proven work ethic

Successful completion of Oregon School based fingerprinting and criminal history verification as deemed by State of Oregon legislation.

The district prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status, or because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veterans’ status of any other persons with whom the individual associates.