Nature of Work:

Incumbents are responsible for providing instructional and behavioral support to students individually or in small groups, and ensuring a safe and healthy education environment. Responsibilities may include: assisting teachers with modifying curriculum, class activities or materials; providing instructional support in various disciplines and facilitating social skills; monitoring students' behavior to ensure a safe and healthy environment; deescalating student issues; providing physical care; and maintaining and preparing routine records and reports.

Typical Class Responsibilities:

• Assists teachers by providing instructional support to students where differentiated/modified instruction is needed; secures the necessary equipment needed within the class to accommodate specialized student needs.
• Assists teachers with overseeing the safety, personal conduct, personal care, and behavior of the students; redirects students engaging in negative or unexpected behavior; documents behaviors; implements behavior support plans and monitors for effectiveness; intervenes when necessary to deescalate students deemed to be in crises.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Training and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• 1 to 3 years successful experience working with adolescents, and/or individuals with special needs. Other successful work experience can be considered.

• Two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 college credits), an Associate degree (or higher) or successful ompletion of the Paraeducator training and assessments (District funded)

Knowledge Requirements:

• Applicable subject matter(s)
• Student support principles
• Recordkeeping principles
• Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Computer and related software applications

Skill Requirements:

• Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.

Commitment to Equity:

At Northeast Metro 916, equity means that everyone has access to what they need in order to learn, grow and thrive.

Northeast Metro 916 will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.