Job Description:

Ellendale Public School is seeking applicants for a Special Education Paraprofessional Position.  This position will assist the teacher while maintaining appropriate classroom activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively. Applicant's roles and responsibilities shall include:

Assist the classroom/special education teacher with instruction;
Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality about students as is expected of teachers;
Work with supervising teacher to develop a schedule and routine:
Supervise students during classroom activities;
Assist teachers with some clerical work;
Assist teachers with developing instructional materials;
Maintain positive relationship with school staff, students, and parents;
Maintain confidentiality about what is seen, heard, and done at school;
Participate in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning;
Conduct learning exercises with small groups of children;
Assist teacher in data collection, observing, and rewarding student behavior
Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with other children;
Provide escort and assistance to children as necessary;
Alert the teacher to special needs of individual students;
Implement positive behavior management strategies as trained and instructed;
Adhere to district and individual student IEP/Behavior Plans regarding discipline of the student;
Help maintain individual records for each child;
Report daily progress of each student to supervising teacher;
Assist with work, play, bathroom, and eating activities as assigned;
Under supervision, assist student with personal care needs;
Assist teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas;
Participate in required training (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention);
Participate in additional required training which will include 20 hours of Paraprofessional training required by state/Unit;
Present a positive image of the school to the public; and
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, or SPED/Classroom Teacher

Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent, post-secondary training preferred;
Enjoy working with and helping children with special needs;
Able to take and follow direction;
A desire to assist teachers and children to be successful in school;
Some knowledge of child growth, development, and behavior; and
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

Salary shall be dependent upon experience.  

Interested applicants should apply online at http://www.ellendale.k12.nd.us/employment/  Only online applications shall be accepted. If you need assistance with the application process you may obtain it at the Ellendale School Office at 321 N. 1st St. in Ellendale ND.  Final applicants will be subject to a background check if not recently checked by ESPB during licensing.

If you have questions about this position you may contact Mr. Chip Sundberg at Chip.Sundberg@k12.nd.us or phone at (701) 349-3232.