Job Description:

Williston Basin School District #7, Williston, North Dakota, is currently accepting applications for the following position:

SPED Paraprofessional
Rickard Elementary School

WBSD #7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If claiming veterans’ preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other acceptable documentation. Applicants claiming 10-point preference will need to submit Form SF-15, or other acceptable documentation.

Job Title: Paraprofessional

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Building Principal and/or Certified Teachers

Job Summary:
Assists students by performing the following duties, under the supervision of the teacher/principal.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (may include some, or all of the following):
● Discuss assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
● Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce
learning concepts and/or other needs.
● Provide general supervision duties of all students during recess, noon hour/lunch, and other
times as specified by building principal.
● Assist certified teacher(s) in preparation of lesson outline and routine tasks, e.g. copying
materials, bulletin boards, storage of materials, developing classroom teaching aides.
● Implement behavioral management techniques according to student's instructional plan and
teacher direction.
● Maintain confidentiality and a need-to know policy with regard to student information.
● Provide appropriate documentation of incidents or injuries to immediate supervisor.
● Attend Professional Development as may be required by administration.
● Accompany children to classes, lunchrooms, treatment rooms, and other areas of building.
● Recognize signs of health-related emergency needs and act in a timely fashion. When necessary,
perform CPR/ first aid/ use an Epipen/AED.
● Secure children in equipment, such as chairs, slings, or stretchers, and place or hoist children
into baths or pools.
● Help children to walk, board buses, put on prosthetic appliances, eat, dress, and perform other
physical activities as their needs require.
● Answer telephone to provide information, take messages, or transfer calls.
● Greet visitors at school; determine the nature of business, and direct visitors to their
destination.
● Take attendance and hot lunch counts.
● Talk with students encountering problems and resolve problems, or direct students to another
employee, e.g. counselor.
● Assist with safety procedures, e.g. fire drills.
● Check in and distribute mail for staff.
● May be required to dispense first aid and/or medications to students. Assist with lice checks. 
● Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions.
● Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS:
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Ability to communicate well with others.
Ability to exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views, give and welcome feedback, contribute to
building a positive team spirit, put success of team above own interests, build morale and group
commitments to goals and objectives, and support everyone's efforts to succeed. Ability to follow
policies and procedures. Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
Ability to approach others in a tactful manner. Ability to follow instructions and respond to supervisor
direction, take responsibility for own actions, and commit to long hours of work when necessary to
reach goals. Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with
student, staff and/or parent information. Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness and generate
suggestions for improving work.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
Should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Must obtain Title I Paraprofessional Certificate through ND DPI within 1 calendar year of hire date. Special Education Paraprofessionals must also obtain their Special Education Paraprofessional Certificate through ND DPI within 1 calendar year of hire date

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, read, see
and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms,
stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
189-day calendar

For more information about this position, please contact:

Judy Billehus
Human Resources Director
Williston Basin School District #7
PO Box 1407
1201 9th Avenue NW
Williston, ND  58802
Ph: (701) 572-1580
judith.billehus@willistonschools.org