Special Education Paraeducator Aide HQ CLS

Overview

PARA EDUCATOR AIDE III – HIGHLY QUALIFIED STATUS (HQ):
Applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and meet HQ requirements (48 semester hours or an associate degree or higher, or a passing Para Pro Assessment score of at least 460).

Summary

Under supervision, works in a special education classroom assisting teaching staff in a variety of instructional activities. Provides individual or group assistance based on student needs, and may provide attendant services to students with various intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Teacher Aide III works in special education classrooms across programs such as CLS (Comprehensive Life Skills), EC (Early Childhood), MA (Multi-Age), SIP (Social Intervention Programs), Strategies (Autism Spectrum Disorders), Social Resource, and Resource classrooms. In Title I schools, must be highly qualified. May liaison between general education teachers and resource teachers; may preview instructional information and attend seminars as needed.

Exemplary Duties / Responsibilities

• Assist students with intellectual, physical, or behavioral disabilities in classrooms and during transitions (bus boarding/alighting, moving to locations, accompanying to general education classrooms).
• Provide attendant services (diapering, toileting, hygiene) as needed; support health and hygiene instruction; follow student behavior plans and use positive behavior management.
• Move students weighing 50–80 pounds daily; assist with feeding and daily care; support instruction in functional life skills and modification of general education curriculum as needed.
• Record progress toward goals; assist in developing instructional materials, graphs, and charts; participate in district training programs and implement non-violent behavior interventions.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and records; assist with classroom equipment and assistive technology; communicate concerns with special education teachers; assist with bulletin boards and field trips; assist children with medication when trained (if applicable).

Programs & Descriptions (Selected)

• EC - Early Childhood/Pre-K: developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing child development and readiness skills.
• EC SIP - Early Childhood/SIP: small group setting focusing on social-emotional development and behavioral supports.
• EC Strat - Early Childhood/Strategies: communication and social-emotional development with autism-focused strategies and data collection.
• IEC - Integrated Kindergarten; IK - Integrated Kindergarten; CLS - Comprehensive Life Skills; SIP - Social Intervention Program; STRATEGIES; SOCIAL RESOURCE; AH - Hearing Impaired; VI - Vision Impairment: program-specific supports and curriculum alignment.

Employment Standards

Education/

Experience:

Any education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills. Typical pathways include relevant experience demonstrating the ability to perform duties. Knowledge and skills cover educational principles, student behavior, positive behavior modification, communication, and basic office/record-keeping skills. Licenses/Certificates: CPI Certification. Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.

Affirmations & Administrative

This job specification does not imply exclusive standards; incumbents may be required to follow additional instructions and duties as directed by their supervisor.

EEO Statement The Washoe County School District is committed to a safe and respectful environment and prohibits bullying, harassment, and discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or other protected statuses in educational programs and employment.

Location & Compensation

Site:
Picollo Special Education School

Salary:
Grade 16 (Sch A: $14.59; Sch B: $17.54); salaries subject to annual adjustments. New employees are normally placed on the entry step of the position's grade. Benefits available for regular, full-time (27.5 hours/week or more); see benefits page for details.

Additional Information

• Fingerprinting required; costs may be deducted from first paycheck per policy.
• Job offer conditional pending FBI and state background checks.
• Reasonable accommodation requests: contact Human Resources at .