Para Educator

The Opportunity\: Job Overview

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.

Core Impact Areas

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 students 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.
 - Needs to have a positive and flexible attitude
 - Must be flexible as daily schedules can change on quick notice.  
 - Participate in our employee sign program to increase sign language level as directed by board policy.
 - Participate in MSDBs 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.

Who You Are (Qualifications)
Education & Experience:

Required: High School Diploma or GED 
Preferred: College coursework and/or workshops in child development and educational methods and/or Para Educator is preferred. 
Alternative Qualification\: MSDB will provide avenues for communication to occur. Must be able to communicate fluently with students needing sign language communication. Knowledge of first aid and CPR techniques and safety precautions is desirable.

Knowledge & Skills:
Communication: Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) or a willingness to reach target proficiency levels to foster cooperative relationships with students and staff.
Leadership: Ability to handle controversy objectively, manage a diverse team, and maintain effective relationships with families and stakeholders.