The Ashland-Greenwood Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Employees and Others: Superintendent of Schools, 1842 Furnas Street, Ashland, NE 68003. (402) 944-2128. Complaints or concerns involving discrimination or needs for accommodation or access should be addressed to the appropriate Coordinator. For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to file a complaint of discrimination with the Office for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education (OCR), please contact the OCR at 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, Missouri 64114, (816) 268-0550 (voice), or (877) 521-2172 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or ocr.kansascity@ed.gov. 

 

1. Job Title:  SPED Resource Para-Educator

1. Department:  Instruction

1. FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

1. Essential Requirements: 

 

1. Physically able to perform required responsibilities
2. Two years of college or equivalency (effective 7/1/2005)
3. Computer and business machines knowledge
4. Organizational skills
5. Demonstrates flexibility necessary to work with children
6. Demonstrates desirable human relations and work habits.
7. First aid knowledge
8. Skills in public relations 
9. Willing to acquire training as directed
10. Able to maintain confidentiality
11. Clean personal record – no history of child abuse/neglect.

 

1. Reports To:  Building Principal

 

1. May Receive Guidance From:  Supervising Teacher,  Principal, Superintendent

 

1. Essential Job Functions:  

 

1. Assisting staff in implementing IEP Goals with students.
2. Supervise at lunch, activity periods, on school bus and on playground 
3. Administer medication to students, if certified.
4. Assist in classroom activities
5. Perform clerical tasks as assigned.
6. Maintain confidentiality regarding individual student performance and activities.

 

1. Working Conditions:

 

1. Inside heated and air conditioned building
2. Outside supervision 
3. Stressful at times 
4. Transportation supervision

 

1. Job Tasks:

 

1. Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.

 

1. Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.

 

1. Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.

 

1. Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, on school and in gymnasiums, or on field trips.

 

1. Conduct demonstrations to assist teacher in teaching such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.

 

1. Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.

 

1. Distribute tests and homework assignments, and collect them when they are completed.

 

1. Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.

 

1. Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.

 

1. Collect and record data, maintain a daily log of the activities of assigned student as directed.  Performs various clerical duties related to the special education program.

 

1. Assist students with personal care ( i.e., bathroom, clothes, mobility) as directed.

 

1. Develop a sense of understanding of students without developing feelings of sympathy.

 

1. Maintain good public relations with parents and staff.

 

1. Attend in-service activities and meetings as directed.  

 

1. Discipline students following behavior management techniques planned by supervising teacher.
2. Carry out toileting and self-care programs.  Maintain immaculate cleanliness standards in classrooms and restrooms.

 

1. Oversee loading and unloading of vehicles.   Supervise students on bus routes as assigned.

 

1. Carry out duty assignments as directed.  This includes assisting the office personnel when necessary and supervision of students.  Performs other duties as delegated the supervising teacher or principal.

 

1. Knowledge:

 

1. Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. 

 

1. English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

 

1. Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications.  

 

1. Skills

 

1. Effectively communicate with building personnel and the public in both oral and written manner.

 

1. Able to use standard office equipment including telephone, copier, computer, fax machine, postal machine, adding machine., etc.

 

1. Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. 

 

1. Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

 

1. Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. 

 

6. Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. 

 

7. Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people. 

 

8. Social Perceptiveness-Being aware of other’s reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

 

9. Coordination-Adjusting actions in relation to others’ action.
10. Confidentiality – Able to maintain confidentiality regarding individual student academic and personal progress and activities.  

 

1. Abilities

 

1. Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

 

2. Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

 

3. Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

 

4. Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

 

5. Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

 

1. Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

 

1. Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.

 

1. Fluency of Ideas — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

 

1. Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

 

1. Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. 

1. Work Activities:

 

1. Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. 

 

1. Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. 

 

1. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. 

 

1. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. 

 

1. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. 

 

1. Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. 

 

1. Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. 

 

1. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. 

 

1. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. 

 

1. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.  

 

1. Required Employee Characteristics:

 

1. Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

 

1. Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical. 

 

1. Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. 

 

1. Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. 

 

1. Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. 

 

1. Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. 

 

1. Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. 

 

1. Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.

 

1. Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. 

 

1. Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

 

1. At Will Employment: Employment with the School District is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, and with or without notice.  Employment with the School District is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment containing terms different from or inconsistent with those stated in an employment agreement.  The terms of this employment agreement may not be modified except in a writing signed by the Superintendent of Schools.

 

1. Essential Functions:  The essential functions of the Sped Para-Educator position include (1) regular, dependable attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and, (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements:

 

1. Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Resource Teachers and Building Principal.

 

	Essential Physical Requirements Sped Para-Educator
	Stamina
	Sitting		X
	Walking				X
	Standing				X
	Sprinting/Running		X
	Flexibility
	Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person		X
	Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person		X
	Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling		X
	Reaching above the head		X
	Reaching forward		X
	Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For example:  typing, data entry, etc.)		X
	Activities
	Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.)		X
	Hand/grip strength		X
	Driving on the job		X
	Typing non-stop		X
	Use of Arms and Hands
	Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar)		X
	Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt)		X
	Lifting Requirements
	Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)
	Floor to waist		X
	Waist to shoulder		X
	Shoulder to overhead		X
	Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)
	Floor to waist		X
	Waist to shoulder		X
	Shoulder to overhead		X
	Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)
	Floor to waist		X
	Waist to shoulder	X
	Shoulder to overhead	X
	Lifting 51 to 75 pounds (Mark all that apply)
	Floor to waist	X
	Waist to shoulder	X
	Shoulder to overhead	X
	Lifting 76 plus pounds (Mark all that apply)
	Floor to waist	X
	Waist to shoulder	X
	Shoulder to overhead	X
	Can load/items weighing over 50 pounds that are lifted or carried, be shared or reduced into smaller loads?	X
	Pushing/Pulling
	25 to 50 pounds		X
	51 to 75 pounds		X
	76 to 90 pounds		X
	Over 90 pounds		X
	Carrying
	10 to 25 pounds		X
	26 to 50 pounds		X
	51 to 75 pounds	X
	76 to 90 pounds	X
	Over 90 pounds	X