Exceptional Education Shadow / Black Creek Elementary School

**Description** : Exceptional Education Shadow 183\-day position Salary: $20,159 base salary (based on education and experience) **Location:** Black Creek Elementary School **Available:** 2026\-2027 School Year * Negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work **FLSA Status:** Non\-Exempt **Qualifications** **Minimum of sixty (60\) academic credit hours** from an accredited institution of higher education **or** **An associate degree** (or higher) **OR** **Item (1\)** **High School Diploma** or the equivalent **AND** **Item (2\)** Ready to Work Credentials * WIN \- Copy of WIN Assessment – minimum of Silver: Level 4 or higher or * Work Keys \- Copy of passing scores on three areas of Work Keys Assessment—Applied Mathematics (4\), Reading for Information (4\), Writing (4\) or ParaPro \- Copy of passing score (minimum 456\) on ParaPro, the state approved academic assessment *Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable* **Responsible To:** Principal **Job Goal:** To assist the teacher with supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs in the general education setting; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; and providing information to appropriate school personnel. **Performance Responsibilities** * Acts as a mandated reporter for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the students. * Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and meeting IEP goals. * Administers tests, homework, make\-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting student needs in the classroom. * Assists students (e.g. diapering, lifting, transitioning from desk to wheel chair etc.) for the purpose of attending to the student's personal hygiene and care needs. * Attends meetings and in\-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions. * Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives. * Escorts student (e.g. bathroom, classroom, community, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from a destination. * Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, research based interventions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts. * Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions. * Monitors student's daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment. * Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to the student in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring the student's access to his/her least restrictive environment. * Supervises individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. community field trips, hallways, bus loading areas, cafeteria, parking lots, classrooms, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. * Supervises and escorts the student during any and all emergency drills or during actual emergencies for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment. * Collects data on the student's IEP goals for the purpose of maintaining accurate records and engaging in data based decision making. * Performs other duties as assigned. **Requirements** **A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position.** **ALL** **of the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline** **:** * Online Classified Employment Application 2\. Three (3\) Classified Employment References (Included in Application and will be emailed to references) * Copy of qualifying credentials as listed above * College Degree or Transcript showing 60 or more credit hours OR * High School Diploma or equivalent AND WIN, Work Keys or Parapro ***For DCSD Employees*** ***: In addition** to the application packet, a "Request to Interview for Transfer" form must be submitted for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources).* ***NOTE:*** ***It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline.*** ***An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.*** **CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED** ***The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.***