
Special Education Para Educator/Substitutes
Job Description
• The ability to provide instruction to students under the direct supervision of the special education teacher;
• The ability to keep accurate records of instructional information;
• The ability to work with and take direction from the classroom teacher;
• The ability to work as a part of a team;
• The ability to correct paperwork and to instruct students in small groups;
• The ability to implement behavioral intervention programs as outlined by the classroom teacher;
• The ability to assist with specialized personal needs of students;
• The ability to work independently;
Two years of college coursework or passing
competency test within first month of employment.
Physical Demands:
- Frequently lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
- Must be able to frequently transfer students from wheelchair to alternate location such as floor, commode, stander, classroom chair
- Frequently push wheelchairs with students who weigh 100 lbs. or more;
- Daily exposure to outside conditions (i.e. rain, snow, and occasionally extreme heat or cold conditions) during outdoor recess/gym activities;
- Assist with loading and unloading of students on buses;
- On a regular and consistent basis stand for long periods of time
- Frequently walk, kneel, bend and squat
- Assist students with toileting;
- Feed or help students feed themselves;
- Occasionally must be able to run/sprint in order to protect the physical safety of students under your care;
- Daily sanitation of room and equipment;
- Assist in student’s educational plan including development and implementation of instruction program;
- Understand and be aware of medical needs of students and be able to react appropriately and quickly in emergency, medical situations;
- Manage required forms and records;
- Multi-task, make quick decisions, and work as a cohesive member of a team
- Assist with behavior management programs and techniques;
- Daily participate in bowling and/or swimming program. (MS and HS only)
LOCATION: Various Locations
EMPLOYMENT: Various Hours; 5 days/wk.; 10-months per school year
SALARY: $16.78/hr Special Ed Para
$105.00/day Sub Special Ed Para
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
A cover letter, resume, and current District classified application (within the past 12 months) must be received in the Frontline Application System (available at www.gfps.k12.mt.us) by the closing date.