Williston Basin School District #7, Williston, North Dakota, is currently accepting applications for the following position:
Special Ed. Para
Lewis and Clark Elementary School
Job Summary:
Assists students by performing the following duties, under the supervision of the teacher/principal.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Discuss assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts and/or other needs.
- Provide general supervision duties of all students during recess, noon hour/lunch, and other times as specified by building principal.
- Assist certified teacher(s) in preparation of lesson outline and routine tasks, e.g. copying materials, bulletin boards, storage of materials, developing classroom teaching aides.
- Implement behavioral management techniques according to student's instructional plan and teacher direction.
- Maintain confidentiality and a need-to know policy with regard to student information.
- Provide appropriate documentation of incidents or injuries to immediate supervisor.
- Attend Professional Development as may be required by administration.
- Accompany children to classes, lunchrooms, treatment rooms, and other areas of building.
- Recognize signs of health-related emergency needs and act in a timely fashion. When necessary, performs CPR/ first aid/ use an Epipen/AED.
- Secure children in equipment, such as chairs, slings, or stretchers, and place or hoist children into baths or pools.
- Help children to walk, board buses, put on prosthetic appliances, eat, dress, and perform other physical activities as their needs require.
- Answer telephone to provide information, take messages, or transfer calls.
- Greet visitors at school; determine nature of business, and direct visitors to destination.
- Take attendance and hot lunch counts.
- Talk with students encountering problems and resolve problems, or direct student to another employee,
- e.g. counselor.
- Assist with safety procedures, e.g. fire drills.
- Check in and distribute mail for staff.
- May be required to dispense first aid and/or medications to students. Assist with lice checks.
- Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS:
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
- Ability to communicate well with others.
- Ability to exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views, give and welcome feedback, contribute to building a positive team spirit, put success of team above own interests, build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives, and support everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Ability to follow policies and procedures.
- Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
- Ability to approach others in a tactful manner.
- Ability to follow instructions and respond to supervisor direction, take responsibility for own actions, and commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
- Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information.
- Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness and generate suggestions for improving work.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
Should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Must have high school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree approved by DPI or passing score on Para Pro Exam required upon being offered a position. The ability to obtain their ND Paraprofessional Certificate within 1 calendar year
Within 1 year of employment:
- Complete Special Education training for Para Professionals.
- Complete CPI training.
- Complete CPR/First Aid/AED
WBSD #7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If claiming veterans' preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other acceptable documentation. Applicants claiming 10-point preference will need to submit Form SF-15, or other acceptable documentation.
Please apply at: www.willistonschools.org and click on Careers.
For more information about this position, please contact:
Judy Billehus
Human Resources Director
Williston Basin School District #7
PO Box 1407
1201 9
thAvenue NW
Williston, ND 58802
Ph:(701) 572-1580
judith.billehus@willistonschools.org
