DCD Special Education Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional Class: Special Education-DCD Program

Building Location: Voyager Elementary School

Hours per day: 6.5

Essential Functions

Assist classroom teacher with student by guiding and reinforcing lessons; explain instructions and assignments to students one-on-one or in small groups; give make-up tests and quizzes; collect and maintain data as directed by the teacher; assist classroom teacher with preparatory materials.

Assist in supporting classroom discipline; assist in implementing behavior management programs; assist with crisis intervention which may include physical restraints;

Assist the classroom teacher with student's IEP (Individual Education Plan) which may include swimming and adaptive physical education; assist with physical elements of hygiene, toileting, occupational therapy, feeding, clothing, diapering and transfers.

Supervise and monitor students on bus and playground, in study hall, locker room, lunchroom and hallways; inform teacher and/or principal of discipline problems; handle minor discipline situations according to district discipline guidelines; assist with behaviors and student needs during bus transportation of students.

Maintain communication with teacher regarding schedules, student progress and problem solving on a daily basis.

This position does not require a license, however, some of our paraprofessional positions require candidates to be considered "highly qualified" under the Code of Federal Regulations.

This status requires: 1) At least two years of college credits through an accredited institution of higher education; or 2) An associate's or higher degree; or 3) A passing score on a valid and reliable formal assessment demonstrating the knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading/language arts, writing, mathematics or readiness for each.

Attend meetings and in-services as requested.

Compensation: $21.70 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Choose from 3 plan offerings

District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement

Dental Insurance

District contribution as noted in Collective Bargaining Agreement

Paid leave as noted in the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Group Life Insurance paid for by the District

Long-Term Disability

Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

No cost to employees

Voluntary Benefits (Employee-Paid):

Voluntary Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Vision insurance

Pet insurance

Aflac offerings:

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

Accident

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