Special Education Paraprofessional - 6.5 hrs day -Mills Elementary School

Rate of Pay: $20.57 per hour

Schedule: Follows the Board Approved Calendar

Insurance: Generous Health, dental, and vision contribution from the district.

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.
• Work in a highly supportive environment.

Current Agreement – KFACE Contract

FUNCTION: To assist the teacher in the special needs of students.

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 development and maintenance of work experience sites;
• Assist in the application of student management procedures;
• Assist in the recording and maintaining of student performance data;
• Assist in the preparation of instructional and other materials;
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS 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;
• Attend NVCPI Training;
• 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.

Pre-employment requirements:

Employment for this position is contingent on clearance of the following:

__X__Pre-Employment Drug Screen

__X__ Background Investigation

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.