PENINSULA SCHOOL DISTRICT Job Description

PARAEDUCATOR III – OPTIONS/INCLUSION CLASSROOM (OPTIONS, SPED PRESCHOOL)

JOB SUMMARY: This position assists a certificated special education provider; i.e. ESA or teacher, to provide instructional and behavioral interventions for students in special education and general education classrooms. Responsibilities include providing intensive individualized instruction in cognitive, academics communication, social, motor, and adaptive skills as outlined in a student’s IEP. Depending upon individual assignment, duties may also include taking and maintaining accurate data to guide and/or inform instruction, implementing behavior intervention plans, collaborating with special and general education staff, assisting with personal care, duplicating materials, providing basic first aid, or supervising students on the playground.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to Principal; receives work assignments from self-contained classroom teacher or classroom teacher.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Experiences frequent interruptions; clerical work requires dexterity and precision. Requires flexibility due to frequent shifts in focus between assignments. Regularly required to deal with angry or upset students. Exposed to infectious diseases carried by students. If elementary assignment, may be required to work outdoors in inclement weather. May restrain students if necessary; constantly monitors behavior of students.

AFFILIATION:        PSE – Clerical

FLSA:                      Covered

Education & Experience High school graduation or equivalent and experience in working with school-aged individuals. Experience in a school setting desirable. Passing scores on the District Skills Test. Must have passing scores on the Para Pro Test or Associates degree and/or Bachelor’s degree.