Paraprofessional -Special Education -6.5 hrs/day - Mills Elementary School - KLAMATH FALLS CITY SCHOOLS : Job Details

Title Paraprofessional -Special Education -6.5 hrs/day - Mills Elementary SchoolRATE OF PAY: $16.07 per hourSCHEDULE: 6.5 Hours Per Day / 32.5 hours Per WeekBENEFITS: A generous allowance towards the purchase of individual or family insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)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 qualifyOpportunity to work with a diverse student populationDistrict-supported child care is availableFUNCTION: To assist the teacher and building administrator in supporting the educational needs of students with diverse learning needs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assist in the assessment of student performance levelsAssist in the instructions of individual and groups of students as related to students' IEP goalsAssist in the feeding, toileting, physical care, health needs and safety of studentsAssist in the supervision of and implementation of individualized support plansAssist in the recording and maintaining of student performance dataAssist in the preparation of instructional and other materialsSupervise a variety of student activities including cafeteria, bus loading and unloading, field trips, hallways, and other areas where students gatherPerform organizational and clerical tasks as assignedCommunicate clearly and make independent decisions within established policies and proceduresEstablish and maintain cooperative working relationshipsParticipate as an effective team memberParticipate in professional growth activitiesComply with district's rules and policiesPerform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodations Perform job-related tasks as designated by teacherOther duties as assignedREQUIREMENTS:AA degree, two years of full-time college or a passing grade on the paraprofessional exam;Ability to organize and communicate effectivelyAbility to follow directions and learn new proceduresAbility to provide care for student's physical needsAbility to project a friendly and supportive attitudeAbility to obtain a CPR and First Aid training certificationComplete district required trainings (e.g. de-escalation, understanding IEPs and safety trainings)Ability to learn and follow delegable medical proceduresProven work ethicSuccessful completion of Oregon School based fingerprinting and criminal history verification as deemed by State of Oregon legislation.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.