Para Special Education Low Incidence (2026-2027 School Year)

• →Supervises students in class setting as directed by the teacher or other staff
• →Assists in managing classroom routines and procedures
• →Assists in the interventions to redirect behavior, assesses crisis situations and intervenes to defuse situations, documents any occurrences, provides feedback to develop positive self-esteem of student
• →Assists the teacher by supervising school activities on or off campus during the course of the instructional day
• →Assists in the implementing of student behavior plan
• →Assists students to and from assigned areas within the building to facilitate integration efforts
• →Assists the teacher in the physical setup of the classroom for group instruction, projects, and activities
• →Assists in the integration of technology into the classroom
• →Uses a slate and/or stylus or have a willingness to learn these skills
• →Assists students in using low vision equipment
• →Assists students with adaptive magnifying equipment
• →Participates in effective teaming skills, collaboration, conflict resolution and communication
• →Provides individual and/or group instruction which may include regular education students in academic areas after initial instruction by teacher
• →Is assigned to a regular classroom program where special education students are assigned
• →Provides feedback to students and teachers
• →Assists students through the use of questioning and discussion techniques
• →Assists with student engagement with the curriculum
• →Assists students with the integration into regular education classroom
• →Evaluates student progress on work assignments and shares information with teacher
• →Assists the teacher with the designing and/or planning of instruction and follow through
• →Assists with scoring tests, keeping records and making reports as required by the teacher
• →Demonstrates knowledge of district resources
• →Prepares instructional materials and/or learning centers
• →Assists in the planning for the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• →Maintains high level of confidentiality of information regarding students and staff information and issues
• →Models appropriate behavior for students
• →Develops and maintains a professional rapport with classroom teacher and other staff
• →Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of students, staff, and parents
• →Communicates with students, parents, instructional and support staff by letter, phone, e-mail, fax or personal contact as directed by the administrator or classroom teacher
• →Observes and charts student behavior and assist in discipline of student as instructed by the teacher.
• →Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and organize
• →Attend sand participates in staff meetings, PLCs and parent conferences as required
• →Acquires a minimum of 20 hours of in-service annually. After 3 years a minimum of 10 in-service hours is required. (Paras are encouraged to take advantage of in-services provided by the building or district.)
• →Assists students to and from buses and assisting the drivers until departure time
• →Assists in the transportation of students
• →Assists in caring for student's medical needs when under the direct supervision of the school nurse or other appropriate professional
• →Assists students with basic needs including but not limited to self-care, hygiene, feeding, (may include tube feeding), toileting, diapering, dressing and physical transfers
• →Possesses the manual dexterity, physical ability and stamina for a full day of physical activity
• →Assists and supervise students to and from assigned areas
• →Demonstrates typing skills
• →Demonstrates the ability to interline all Braille material for tests and daily lessons

• Be able to work in various weather conditions
• Be able to react immediately to an emergency situation for the safety and welfare of the students and staff, which may include the use of physical restraint technique
• Be able to walk long distances, stand for long periods, bend, twist, balance, stoop, climb steps and reach overhead
• Possess the manual dexterity, physical ability and stamina for a full day of physical activity
• Be able to see and hear well
• Be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds; Be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Be able to demonstrate good finger dexterity

• Extensive knowledge and experience working with students who demonstrate the need for intensive services in one or more of the categorical areas listed above
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing and delivering training to meet the targeted needs of the identified audience
• Proficient problem solving skills
• Demonstrated acumen in completing tasks and dealing with situations related to the essential functions of the position
• Extensive knowledge and practice setting up structured environments
• Some positions may require knowledge of various sign language modalities, Braille, NCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) or other special skills
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
• Ability to perform as an effective team player
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
• Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
• Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Paras working in a Title School must have a minimum of 48 accredited college credits verifiable with a transcript or pass a state approved assessment
• Must pass the Physical Capacity Test (PCP)
• Requires in-service, training or course work in first aide, symptoms of child abuse, and/or symptoms and signs of illness
• Requires knowledge and literacy of various sign language modalities, Braille, NCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) and/or other special skills

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt