Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools
Paraeducator Job Description
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Assist in accessing facilities such as restrooms.
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Assist in bus loading and unloading.
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Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use.
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Serve as a role model to all students.
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Serve as a positive member of the community in a way that does not negatively affect the District’s reputation or image in the community.
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Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District, including the education of students.
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Develop and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with other staff and administration.
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Adhere to all District policies, rules, regulations, and supervisory directives.
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Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff, students, and parents in accordance with law and District rules.
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Adhere to the code of ethics of the District and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE Rule 27).
FLSA Exempt Status: Non-exempt.
Essential Functions: The essential functions of the Paraeducator position include: (1) regular, dependable in person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and performance responsibilities which requires effective teaching and communication skills; and (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements
At-Will Position. This position is an “at-will” position and may be terminated, with or without cause, at any time in the sole discretion of the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee.
Physical Requirements
Paraeducator
E = Essential
NE = Non-Essential
NE
NE
E
E
E
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Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person
X
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Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person
X
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Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling
X
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Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For example: typing, data entry, etc.)
X
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Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.)
X
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Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar)
X
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Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt)
X
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Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)
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Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)
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Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)
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Lifting 51 to 75 pounds (Mark all that apply)
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Lifting 76 plus pounds (Mark all that apply)
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Can load/items weighing over 50 pounds that are lifted or carried be shared, or reduced into smaller loads?
X
It is the policy of Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.
