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JOB POSTING - SPECIAL ED PARA-EDUCATOR

Full-time Position, approx. 7.5 hours per day

Monday through Thursday, September through June

START DATE: As soon as possible

Position is open until filled

QUALIFICATIONS: Upon hire, the candidate must have 60 credits or pass the PRAXIS exam to satisfy the Highly Qualified

Requirement currently defined by the Idaho State Department of Education.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required; preference may be given to applicants

with college education.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

Ability to write simple correspondence

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions,

and decimals

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The ability to work with emotionally, physically, and/or mentally impaired students

Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions

Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Have some knowledge of human growth and development and the learning process

Physical Demands: The employee may be required to lift 40lbs and or push/pull up to 100lbs

Work Environment: The employee is continuously responsible for assisting the teacher with the safety, well-

being, and work output of students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work cooperatively within the classroom with students and staff

Maintain confidentiality in all situations

Collaboratively work with classroom teacher to assist in lesson planning input and instruction

Administers informal assessments to accommodate students specific modifications under the direction of a

certified teacher

Reinforces learning of material or skills using a variety of methods as directed by certified staff

Collects and maintains suitable material for student educational growth

Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual students

Performs lifting and minor medical interventions due to various disabilities as needed, and participates in

training and in-service as necessary to perform such tasks

Keeps accurate records and lesson plans, and maintains individual records for each student

Exhibits a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of all

staff

Maintains effective communication with teachers, other staff, and parents when appropriate

Contributes to and maintains a positive attitude towards students, program environment, teachers, and

program administration

Performs other duties as needed that contribute to the well-being of the school such as supervision of large

groups during recess, lunch, and events

Participate in professional development activities related to assignments

Anyone interested in applying for this position should submit a Classified Application available at:

https://www.bcsd101.com/departments/payroll-personnel to the District Administration Office before March 4, 2024.

Posted: 02/21/2024

Boundary County School District #101 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status,

national/ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientations, or disability in its program, activities, and employment practices.