Rewarding work in town! We are hiring a Special Education Health Paraprofessional for our Preschool…is this you?

Salary $19.00/hour plus full benefits, 179 contract days 

Supervisor Special Education Teacher, Special Education Coordinator/Dean and/or principal

Start Date January 25, 2023 or ASAP Follows LSCD District Calendar

Summary Job Description

A special education health paraprofessional, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Special Education Teacher and Special Education Coordinator/Dean, provides direct support to students that are on an IEP with medical needs.  Additional support for other students with IEPs may also be included, as well as other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Tasks

• Daily monitoring and support for student(s) in special education with medical needs
• Provide emergency intervention for student 
• Work one-on-one or in small groups with student(s) with medical needs, in special education settings and general education settings
• Complete assigned tasks as given by supervisor and/or staff
• Work alongside the District School Nurse and share student progress and data

• Collect and maintain documentation of care provided and progress
• Participate in professional development that is job related
• Have ability to manage care while off campus on field trips
• Monitor student progress on goals according to supervisor/teacher direction or IEP when applicable

• Accept a teacher’s behavior management system and work within its guidelines
• Support students when in crisis using de-escalation strategies (CPI, sensory interventions)
• Maintain a positive attitude, behavior and language towards students at all times
• Provide clear and consistent consequences for inappropriate behavior

• Adhere to all LCSD and Center Program policies and procedures (including, but not limited to, attendance, conduct, staff-student relations, confidentiality and professionalism)
• Provide appropriate modeling for students
• Cooperating/collaborating with building staff in order to support student growth
• Supervision of student in less structured environments within 8-hour work limits
• Use time constructively during the work day 
• Participate in trainings as needed 

Qualifications:

• Applicants must hold a high school diploma or a GED
• Applicants must pass all required background checks and fingerprinting
• Familiarity with students with a variety of disabilities preferred
• Experience with health related care preferred
• Bilingual preferred, but not required

Preferred characteristics:

• Strong work ethic
• Patient
• Flexible
• Collaborative
• Student-centered
• Compassionate and accepting
• Consistent

To Apply:

Please submit a letter of interest, resume and completed classified application (available at: www.lakecountyschools.net ) to: Katie Pongrekun, Lake County Elementary School Principal kpongrekun@lakecountyschools.net and Kathleen Fitzsimmons, HR Director kfitzsimmons@lakecountyschools.net