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Position:      Special Education Health Paraeducator - Milliken Park Elementary       

Qualifications:     

                         1. Applicants must be a high school graduate or have GED
                         2. Must have strong desire to work with children in a caring manner
                         3. Ability to work effectively with staff and students
                         4. First Aid/CPR preferred

                         5. CNA, CMA, or LPN preferred but not required

Salary:     $19.13 - $20.99 per hour, starting, depending on experience.

               If bilingual (English/Spanish) $20.99 - 22.64 per hour, starting, depending on experience.

Employment:    7.5 hrs per day, during school year.

Position Available:    August 2024

Reports To:    Building Administrator/School Nurse

Application Procedure:    Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply at fremonttigers.org. Click on 'Employment' and follow application instructions.

Applications Will Be Accepted Through:     Open Until Filled

All positions are subject to veterans preference.

FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

It is the policy of Fremont Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs.  Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

DEPARTMENT: Instructional Support

JOB TITLE: Special Education Health Paraeducator

REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Post Secondary training is desired

Certification/Licensure:

• Drivers License
• CNA, CMA, or LPN preferred, but not required
• Current First Aid/CPR certificate preferred, but not required

Experience Desired:

• Working with children/students, faculty, and staff
• Experience in medical or care giving settings is highly desirable

Other Requirements:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of basic reading and math skills
• Successful completion of District training and competencies.

REPORTS TO:  Teacher(s), School Nurse, Building Administrator, and Director of Special Education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The essential functions of each employee’s position includes (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description.

Basic:

• Perform classroom support duties under supervision and guidance of classroom teachers and perform health/medical care procedures under the supervision of an R.N. Dispenses medication, provides necessary medical/health care including but not limited to suctioning, tube feeding, decompressing, and cleaning catheterization. Supervises students on grounds and other areas of school building, and school-sponsored activities. Abides by the guidelines established for paraeducators of the State of Nebraska and the District.

Frequent:

• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to perform and fulfill assigned duties as designated by the supervising teacher
• Assists the supervising teacher in the collection and preparation of instructional material and equipment
• Assists with the evaluation, monitoring, and supervision of students’ work.
• Assists students in performing activities initiated by the  supervising teacher.
• Prepares instructional aids, games, and bulletin boards at the discretion of the supervising teacher.
• Implements behavior management and modification techniques as structured and monitored by the supervising teacher for individual students.
• Assists with various classroom clerical and daily organizational duties.
• Attends professional development meetings and workshops for paraeducators.
• Respects the confidentiality of information about students and communicates progress or concerns about students to parents or staff only with the authorization of the supervising teacher.
• Exhibits a positive working relationship with students and staff.
• Follows all rules and regulations relating to school and district policies.
• Assists with the physical and health needs of students including but not limited to:  feeding, toileting, transferring, positioning, medication administration, tube feedings, urinary catheterization, and other special health and personal care needs when applicable, under the direction/training of the school nurse.
• Assists in the provision of physical and occupational therapy exercises for students under the supervision and/or direction of OT and/or PT
• Assists in the loading and unloading of students from vehicles as needed, and supervises students while being transported by district vehicles as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, school nurse, and/or administrative staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory): Visual and auditory acuity for student supervisory functions, skills in written and oral communication, and skills in human relations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Inside-Outside-Both: Both

Climatic Environment:   Primary work environment is a heated/air-conditioned classroom/building, and at times, the work environment will include off-campus sites. (Certain classrooms/buildings may be air-conditioned)

Hazards:  Communicable diseases, classroom, building, furniture, and off-campus sites and equipment, frequent lifting.