Job Information
East Sac County Community School District Special Education Associate/Paraprofessional- Sac City PK-6 in Lake View, Iowa
Special Education Associate/Paraprofessional- Sac City PK-6 JobID: 253
Position Type:
Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
Date Posted:
11/13/2023
Location:
East Sac County PK-6
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until Filled
JOB TITLE: Associate -Special Education
REPORTS TO: Principal & Roster Teacher
PURPOSE: Provide assistance to licensed instructional or support staff in the delivery of program specific services. Serves special education students, and school educational programs under the direction of licensed teaching staff. Assists in providing educationally based academic, social, emotional and behavioral programming which has been designed to meet the needs of students entitled to special education programming.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the general direction of, and in conjunction with licensed staff:
Assists in providing academic, behavior management, crisis intervention and/or other educational service support in a structured individualized setting or group setting(s).
Assists in providing individual and/or group instruction under the direction of the classroom teacher.
Assists in implementing, adapting or developing curriculum materials under the direction of the classroom teacher.
Collaborates with the team in planning and implementing educational and behavioral interventions, social emotional and behavioral interventions for individuals and groups of students.
Completes clerical duties related to educational programming, instruction and/or classroom management including, but not limited to, materials preparation, communications, and recordkeeping related to student attendance, performance, behavioral incidents, etc.
Provides support and assists with supervision of children/students in various settings including but not limited to: the playground (K-8 only), in the lunchroom, restrooms,halls, media center and in those areas as requested.
May be requested to participate in projects, committees or activities to support the mission of the special education program, building or school district. .
Participates in staff development and professional growth activities as requested.
Develops and maintains proper and adequate records and documentation in accordance with district policies and procedures.
Support implementation of academic accommodations, modifications and/or specific plans as outlined in the students Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to function effectively as a team member and work collaboratively with others.
Ability and willingness to be flexible and respond to the changing needs of students and the district.
Ability to handle information in a confidential manner.
Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
Ability to convey a positive and professional image to students, families and colleagues.
Ability to provide crisis intervention support (after proper training).
Ability to read and interpret documents, write reports and correspondence.
Ability to use and integrate technology appropriately in daily work which includes, but is not limited to, application of basic computer skills to effectively use email, internet, word processing and ipad applications.
Maintains positive professional relationships and behavior
WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment can vary based on activities taking place. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical eight hour workday.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the Board’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law or a negotiated contract.