Job Description:
 
Orchard Farm School District is seeking a Paraprofessional to join our team at the Bridge To Success program.  The Paraprofessional will provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for supporting work experience opportunities for special education students with community businesses and organizations; to develop pre-employment and employment skills; to provide information and/or direction to students.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
An individual who holds this position is responsible for:

• Maintains regular attendance.
• Complies with State Law and District policies and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality; unquestionable integrity.
• Assists transition coordinator, teacher, and related staff for the purpose of supporting or developing students’ vocational skills and responds to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Collects proper documentation for the purpose of meeting requirements of program participation and/or parent/guardian approval.
• Serve as liaison with community organizations and businesses and school partners for the purpose of meeting the work education objectives.
• Maintains confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records for the purpose of task analysis.
• Counsels students in job search skills for the purpose of informing them of employment and career options.
• Drives to and monitors students’ job locations for the purpose of ensuring compliance with pertinent child labor laws, insurance guidelines, and safety.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and committees (e.g., community sponsored events, award ceremonies, career events) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable of program guidelines.
• Prepares reports and other written communications including letters, emails, etc.
• Trains representatives of participating organizations for the purpose of complying with program guidelines.
• Accompanies students on district transportation to job sites for the purpose of assisting them to prepare for work, testing, interviews, and obtaining proper documentation to meet program objectives,
• If applicable, drives to various job sites to assist students to prepare for work, testing, interviews, and obtaining proper documentation for the purpose of meting program and job site objectives.
• Tutors students in vocational skills (e.g., work requirements, interviewing skills, self-determination, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing their readiness for employment.
• Perform other duties assigned by Instructional Teacher/Executive Director of Student Services.

 
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 60 college credit hours from an accredited college or university 
Valid/Active substitute certification through DESE (must be obtained at start of employment, district reimbursement for renewals and newly active certifications)
Work experience in educational setting preferred
Holds Valid Driver License
 
 
Skills and Abilities
An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

• Read and comprehend simple written and oral instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Write short correspondence and memos
• Communicate one on one and in small groups
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Occasionally solve problems involving concrete variables within standardized situations
• Basic computer skills including word processing and data entry
• Must communicate appropriately with students, staff, and parents
• Must work closely with other school personnel to ensure appropriate services for students

 
Physical Demands
An individual who holds this position:

• Is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel
• May have to use physical restraint or personal safety techniques
• Because of necessity to regularly lift students, must be able to lift 35 pounds and perform one and two person lifts
• Must have both close and distance vision and be able to hear voices in a noisy environment

 Conditions and Environment

• Exposed to loud noise levels.
• Regularly exposed to varying inclement outdoor weather conditions.
• May be exposed to potentially hazardous bodily fluids.

Attendance
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this positon. 
 
 
Term of Employment
 
9 month - August - May (Annually)
Starting Rate: $17 -  $19.14 (depending on experience)