Special Education Paraeducator Aide 3 HQ 1:1 (30 hrs./wk., 180 days)

Washoe County Job Fair - Walk-ins are welcome! When: Thursday, October 22 from 11:00am-2:00pm Where: Reno/Sparks Convention Center. 4590 S Virginia St. Reno NV 89502 **POSITION:**Special Education Paraeducator Aide 3 HQ 1:1 **SCHEDULE:**30 hrs./wk., 180 days **LOCATION:**Reno, NV SALARY:$14.66 - $17.63 per hour TO APPLY: **Direct Link:**https://washoe.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job\_board\_form?op=viewandJOB\_ID=2000018368andCOMPANY\_ID=00004845andredirect\_qs=andredirect\_qs=COMPANY\_ID=00004845 **Career Page:**https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/1034 Please note, employers may close jobs on the website at any time. SUMMARY: Under supervision, works in a special education classroom assisting teaching staff in a variety of instructional activities. Assists teachers in special education classrooms and provides individual or group assistance depending on student or class's functional living and academic skills and/or behavioral support needed. Incumbent can also provide attendant services to students with various intellectual and/or physical disabilities. Incumbent performs related work as required. MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Completed at least 48 semester hours of credit at an accredited college or university; or obtained an associate's degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university; or passed the ParaPathways with a required reading/writing score of at least 332 or above, and a math score of 334 or above; or passed the ParaPro Assessment prepared and administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS) with a score of at least 455 Any experience that would demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities Knowledge of educational principles and techniques Knowledge of student behavior and characteristics Knowledge of basic discipline and positive behavior modification techniques Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation Knowledge of basic mathematics Knowledge of current office methods and procedures including filing and records management Knowledge of common office equipment and its usage Knowledge of communication and behavioral strategies May need to possess various forms of communicating with the deaf through visual means (Signed English, SEE, MSE, PSE, ASI, or CUE) Knowledge of hearing disorders and their effects on learning and behavior Knowledge of skills taught in the basic subjects included in elementary and secondary school curriculum Knowledge of record keeping techniques Knowledge of computer skills Securing and maintaining the confidence and cooperation of students Dealing tactfully with students, parents and school personnel Evaluating situations accurately and taking effective action Basic typing/computer skills Spelling correctly Reading, writing and speaking English at a level required for successful job performance Preparing and maintaining accurate and complete records, files and summaries Organizing and distributing instructional materials Making mathematical computations Operating various office equipment Operating and maintaining audio-visual equipment Learning basic operations of communication devices Lifting using appropriate techniques Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions Using positive behavioral reinforcements Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships Moving students weighing as much as 50-80 pounds, daily and repetitively Possession of CPI Certification Teacher Aide must also be at least 18 years of age; have at least a high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Assist students with intellectual, physical, or behavioral disabilities in boarding and de-boarding buses before and after school Assist students in reaching proper location in school Accompany students into general education classrooms Provide attendant servic s (diapering, toileting, washing faces, etc.) to students as needed Supports instruction in proper health and hygiene habits Performs delegated procedures such as clean intermittent catheterization, provide emergency and first aid care as necessary Move students weighing 50-80 pounds, daily and repetitively Follows proper safety procedures Prepares and helps feed students as needed Supports instruction in functional life skills Realizes individual needs of students with intellectual, physical and/or behavioral disabilities and modifies general education classroom assignments occasionally Follows behavior plans as outlined in students' IEP's Uses positive behavior management techniques Assists with lesson assignments Reinforces learning concepts to students Maintains discipline and order on the playground, lunchroom, library and classrooms Accompanies students on field trips Arranges and adjusts wheelchairs, oxygen hoses and other equipment as needed Communicates with special education teachers about concerns and/or observations of students Assists in maintaining bulletin boards in the classroom May assist children with medication when trained Assists in the operation of classroom equipment or students' assistive technology devices Assist in recording student progress towards goals and developing instructional materials and preparing graphs and charts Assists in modification of the general education curriculum Participates in district training programs when requested and receives training in and implements non-violent behavioral intervention procedures Maintains confidentiality regarding student information and records EC - Early Childhood/Pre-K: Program