| Description | ESU 7 has an ongoing need for a Substitute Paraprofessional. This will be an on-call and as needed position. This position is typically for a 6-hour workday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and it pays $15 per hour.
Applicants will be working with students with disabilities between ages 5-21.
Job requirements: High school diploma, effective communication skills, proficient computer skills, and ability to work with a team in a fast-paced work environment.
Application Process:
Apply for this position using the Apply Now button on the right of this screen
- Our staff will contact you to set up a meeting.
- If you meet our requirements, you will receive an email to complete a background check.
- You will be added to our Para-Professional Substitute list
- When we have a need for a substitute, you will be contacted and asked if you are available to work.
PARAPROFESSIONAL
JOB DESCRIPTION
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JOB CLASSIFICATION:
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Classified
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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Educational Level:
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High School Diploma
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Certification or Licensure:
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None Specified
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Experience Desired:
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Experience working with individuals with special needs preferred
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Employee Characteristics:
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Cooperation
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Concern for Others
Self-Control
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
Independence
Initiative
Collaboration
Confidentiality
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DEPARTMENT:
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Special Education
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REPORTS TO:
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Special Education Director
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REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB TASKS:
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- Follow the specific directions given by the supervising teacher when working with students.
- Maintain positive communication at all times when conducting ESU 7 business or representing ESU 7.
- Support students to develop independent life skills.
- Meal preparation (menu development, shopping, meal preparation and clean up).
- Developing independent hygiene skills.
- Social skill development
- Support and accompany students on job sites.
- Support students in job preparation (uniforms, ID’s, hygiene, skills needed)
- Complete job site work journal/evaluation
- Maintain and submit one-on-one student hours.
- Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents within all districts served.
- Adhere to all ESU 7 policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
- Perform other duties as assigned by ESU 7 Chief Administrator or designee.
- Other duties as assigned.
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TECHNOLOGY EXPECTATIONS:
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- Basic computer skills
- Word processing (Microsoft Office)
- Calendaring system
- Google Drive
- Email applications
- ESU 7 Social Media resources
- Messages
- Accountability software
- Internet Browsers
- ESU 7 Online Resources
- Internet search engines
- Electronic and print copyright
- Adobe Pro
- Tablet use
- Apple TV/Airplay
- Projection equipment
- Evernote
- Promethean Board
- Troubleshoot equipment issues (treadmill, bike, tv, dvd, wii)
- Augmentative Communication Devices
- ALIO - Accounting and HR system
- Video Creation
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REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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- English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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The essential functions of this position include: (1) regular, dependable attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified technology expectations, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and, (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements:
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Never
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Occasional 1-32%
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Frequent
33-66%
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Constant
67+%
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Standing
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x
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Walking
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x
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Sitting
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x
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Bending/Stooping
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x
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Reaching/Pushing/Pulling
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x
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Manual Dexterity Activities
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x
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Climbing Stairs
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x
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Driving
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x
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Lifting 50 Pounds
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x
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Carrying 20 Feet
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x
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
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- Inside offices and throughout the ESU 7 campus and district buildings.
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It is the policy of ESU 7 to not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap or disability, race, color, religion, marital status, veteran status, or national or ethnic origin 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 Chief Administrator.
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