Description:
Paraprofessional to transport 2 special needs students from Amargosa Valley to elementary and middle school in Pahrump. This paraprofessional will also server as a School-wide Special Education Paraprofessional at J.G. Johnson Elementary School to assist classroom teachers and students with special education services across a variety of settings; including, but not limited to: School Campus, General Education Classroom, Resource, and Self-Contained classrooms.

Location:
J.G. Johnson Elementary School

Hours:
8 hours per day

Salary Range:
$17.90 to $21.68 per hour

Job Goal:
To assist teaching staff and/or special education, early childhood, speech, 504 plan students in a variety of instructional activities during the instructional school day.

Qualifications:

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
• Paraprofessional requirements as per ESSA (48 College Credits or Passing ETS Paraprofessional Assessment, Proof of Qualification to be Uploaded in Application)
• Correct English usage and grammar
• Knowledge of educational, behavioral and emotional principles and techniques
• Ability to relate to adults and children of all ages, particularly those with a handicapping condition
• Current CPR certification and First Aid training
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to assist with toileting needs

Successful candidate may be required to attend training provided by the district in the following areas:

• Modifications and accommodations for students with Autism and Emotional Handicap
• Dealing with a variety of behaviors (emotional regulations)
• Visual scheduling, communications systems, etc
• Working with accommodations within integrated settings
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention

Working Conditions:
Suitable workspace to carry out functions of position description.

Application Procedure:
Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/nye/onlineapp/

Selection Procedure:
The NCSD screening and interview process will be followed.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX UNDER TITLE IX
Nye County School District (“the school district”) does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program and activity it operates. The school district is required by Title IX not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in the school district’s program or activity extends to employment.
The school district’s Title IX Coordinator is:
Dr. Brenda Slusser, SHRM-SCP
Executive Director of HR
Nye County School District
484 S. West Street
Pahrump, NV 89048
775-727-7743, ext. 300
Title9coordinator@nyeschools.org
Inquiries about the application of Title IX to the school district may be referred to the school district’s Title IX Coordinator, or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202, or both.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NYE County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NYE County School District does not sanction or tolerate discrimination in any form on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, domestic partnership, genetic information, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or membership in the Nevada National Guard.

Americans with Disabilities Act
In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations. Candidates are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the Department of Human Resources.