Position Information
- Position: Paraprofessional
- Assignment: ParaPro (SPED CNA)
- Location: To Be Assigned
- Group: Paraprofessional
- Grade To: Paraprofessionals
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Application Deadline: Until Filled
- Category: Paraprofessional - Classified
- School Year: 2026-2027
Job Description
Rapid City Area School District 51-4
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: ParaPro (SPED CNA)
DEPARTMENT: Special Services
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
A. Education required: High School diploma or GED. Meet one of the following paraprofessional
requirements as defined by law: forty-eight (48) semester credits, an associate degree or higher
from an accredited college, or successful passing of the Paraprofessional Assessment. Certified
Nurse Aide (CNA) or non-certified nursing assistant experience in medical facility, clinic or hospital.
B. Certifications desired: UMA (medication aide), UDA (diabetic aide), CPR certifications
C. Experience preferred: Previous experience working in a school facility with children and
adolescents. Experience working with children with and without disabilities.
D. Other requirements: Interest in helping and tending to the health needs and academic success of
children and adolescents. Respect for confidentiality of information. Confirmed ability to work as a
team member and readiness to accept delegated tasks. Capacity to calmly and professionally deal
with stressful situations. Excellent time management skills, well organized, and demonstrate
ability to multitask. Proficient computer skills, and efficient verbal and written communication
skills. Must have or obtain current CPR certification and must possess willingness to attend
medication aide training. Must hold a valid driver’s licenses, have reliable transportation, and
carry proof of insurance.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Special Education Case Manager, Occupational Therapists, Physical
Therapists, Speech Therapists, and School Nurse
BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE OF POSITION: School Health Special Education District Level Classroom
Paraeducator actively assists in multiple facets of the special education instructional process
working under the direction of the certified special education case manager and with guiding support
from the school nurse. This position is responsible for performing direct student care and student care
related activities, including, but not limited to personal care (i.e. toileting, feeding), activities of daily living,
and other skills necessary for the student to access the school environment and make progress toward
individual IEP goals. This person is attentive to the student’s emotional well-being, assuring student
safety, affirming the student’s abilities, and strives to promote dignity in all relationships.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
A. Assist the classroom teacher in the instructional process both within the school and at community
work sites in order to potentiate student’s ability to gain highest level of independence through
shaping, modeling, and prompting
B. Collaborates with case manager, school nurse, and occupational/physical/speech therapists to help
provide an educational experience for the student
C. Attend to the physical needs of the student(s), including moving, feeding, positioning, and assisting
with personal hygiene needs
D. Provides escort and transport duties as needed for student care to assist in the inclusion process
E. Perform specialized treatments as delegated by school nurse (i.e. blood glucose monitoring, tube
feedings, suctioning, nebulizer treatments, etc.)
F. Administer medications as ordered under direction of the school nurse and following the Nurse
Practice Act
G. Assist in the implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
H. Provide care to students as outlined in the Individualized Health Care Plan and Emergency Action Plan
I. Maintain accurate academic documentation and data collection per classroom teacher
J. Maintain daily medication administration records and health treatment documentation as assigned
K. Ability to successfully complete and implement Safe Crisis Management (SCM) at highest level
required for the position
L. Monitor and comply with federal, state and district policies and procedures
M. Utilize PPE properly and follows isolation practices as needed for infectious conditions
N. Contact parents, guardians, emergency contacts and/or agencies as appropriate
O. Assist and maintain a clean and healthy environment at assigned site
P. Maintain strict standards of confidentiality and abide by HIPAA and FERPA regulations
Q. Communicate and work with all school staff in a team approach
R. Promptly reports students concerns to classroom teacher or school nurse (if strictly medical)
S. Respond constructively to supervision
T. Participate in ongoing professional growth activities
U. Attend building and team meetings as required
V. Other job duties as assigned
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's
policy on evaluation for professional personnel
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Nine (9) month work year, salary and work year as established by the Board of Education
The above job description is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the
performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or
requirements
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MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS
Frequency Definition:
Occasional 1-10%
Frequent 11-50%
Constant 61-100%
__ Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of
force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the
human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and
standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary.
_X_ Occasional __ Frequent __ Constant
__ Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force
constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater
than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
__ Occasional __ Frequent _X_ Constant
__ Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force
frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
___ Occasional _X_ Frequent __ Constant
__ Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force
frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
__ Occasional _X__ Frequent __ Constant
1. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
A. __ Climbing and balancing
__ Occasional _X_ Frequent __ Constant
B. __ Stooping and kneeling
__ Occasional _X_ Frequent __ Constant
C. __ Crouching and crawling
__ Occasional _X_ Frequent __ Constant
D. __ Reaching
__ Occasional __ Frequent _X_ Constant
E. __ Standing and Walking
__ Occasional _X_ Frequent __ Constant
F. __ Pushing, pulling, and lifting
__ Occasional _X_ Frequent __ Constant
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G. __ Fine motor skills
__ Occasional __ Frequent _X_ Constant
H. __ Talking:
__ Occasional __ Frequent _X_ Constant
I. __ Hearing:
__ Occasional __ Frequent _X_ Constant
J. __ Visual Acuity:
__ Occasional __ Frequent _X_ Constant
2. WORKING CONDITIONS: The following work conditions will apply at various frequencies:
A. __ High and Low temperatures
__ Occasional _X_ Frequent __ Constant
B. __ Outdoor Elements
_X_ Occasional __ Frequent __ Constant
C. __ Noisy environments
__ Occasional _X_ Frequent __ Constant
D. __ Hazardous conditions
_X_ Occasional __ Frequent __ Constant
-- 4 of 4 -- (source document)
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: ParaPro (SPED CNA)
DEPARTMENT: Special Services
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
A. Education required: High School diploma or GED. Meet one of the following paraprofessional
requirements as defined by law: forty-eight (48) semester credits, an associate degree or higher
from an accredited college, or successful passing of the Paraprofessional Assessment. Certified
Nurse Aide (CNA) or non-certified nursing assistant experience in medical facility, clinic or hospital.
B. Certifications desired: UMA (medication aide), UDA (diabetic aide), CPR certifications
C. Experience preferred: Previous experience working in a school facility with children and
adolescents. Experience working with children with and without disabilities.
D. Other requirements: Interest in helping and tending to the health needs and academic success of
children and adolescents. Respect for confidentiality of information. Confirmed ability to work as a
team member and readiness to accept delegated tasks. Capacity to calmly and professionally deal
with stressful situations. Excellent time management skills, well organized, and demonstrate
ability to multitask. Proficient computer skills, and efficient verbal and written communication
skills. Must have or obtain current CPR certification and must possess willingness to attend
medication aide training. Must hold a valid driver’s licenses, have reliable transportation, and
carry proof of insurance.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Special Education Case Manager, Occupational Therapists, Physical
Therapists, Speech Therapists, and School Nurse
BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE OF POSITION: School Health Special Education District Level Classroom
Paraeducator actively assists in multiple facets of the special education instructional process
working under the direction of the certified special education case manager and with guiding support
from the school nurse. This position is responsible for performing direct student care and student care
related activities, including, but not limited to personal care (i.e. toileting, feeding), activities of daily living,
and other skills necessary for the student to access the school environment and make progress toward
individual IEP goals. This person is attentive to the student’s emotional well-being, assuring student
safety, affirming the student’s abilities, and strives to promote dignity in all relationships.
-- 1 of 4 --
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
A. Assist the classroom teacher in the instructional process both within the school and at community
work sites in order to potentiate student’s ability to gain highest level of independence through
shaping, modeling, and prompting
B. Collaborates with case manager, school nurse, and occupational/physical/speech therapists to help
provide an educational experience for the student
C. Attend to the physical needs of the student(s), including moving, feeding, positioning, and assisting
with personal hygiene needs
D. Provides escort and transport duties as needed for student care to assist in the inclusion process
E. Perform specialized treatments as delegated by school nurse (i.e. blood glucose monitoring, tube
feedings, suctioning, nebulizer treatments, etc.)
F. Administer medications as ordered under direction of the school nurse and following the Nurse
Practice Act
G. Assist in the implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
H. Provide care to students as outlined in the Individualized Health Care Plan and Emergency Action Plan
I. Maintain accurate academic documentation and data collection per classroom teacher
J. Maintain daily medication administration records and health treatment documentation as assigned
K. Ability to successfully complete and implement Safe Crisis Management (SCM) at highest level
required for the position
L. Monitor and comply with federal, state and district policies and procedures
M. Utilize PPE properly and follows isolation practices as needed for infectious conditions
N. Contact parents, guardians, emergency contacts and/or agencies as appropriate
O. Assist and maintain a clean and healthy environment at assigned site
P. Maintain strict standards of confidentiality and abide by HIPAA and FERPA regulations
Q. Communicate and work with all school staff in a team approach
R. Promptly reports students concerns to classroom teacher or school nurse (if strictly medical)
S. Respond constructively to supervision
T. Participate in ongoing professional growth activities
U. Attend building and team meetings as required
V. Other job duties as assigned
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's
policy on evaluation for professional personnel
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Nine (9) month work year, salary and work year as established by the Board of Education
The above job description is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the
performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or
requirements
-- 2 of 4 --
MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS
Frequency Definition:
Occasional 1-10%
Frequent 11-50%
Constant 61-100%
__ Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of
force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the
human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and
standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary.
_X_ Occasional __ Frequent __ Constant
__ Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force
constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of force greater
than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.
__ Occasional __ Frequent _X_ Constant
__ Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force
frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
___ Occasional _X_ Frequent __ Constant
__ Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force
frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
__ Occasional _X__ Frequent __ Constant
1. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
A. __ Climbing and balancing
__ Occasional _X_ Frequent __ Constant
B. __ Stooping and kneeling
__ Occasional _X_ Frequent __ Constant
C. __ Crouching and crawling
__ Occasional _X_ Frequent __ Constant
D. __ Reaching
__ Occasional __ Frequent _X_ Constant
E. __ Standing and Walking
__ Occasional _X_ Frequent __ Constant
F. __ Pushing, pulling, and lifting
__ Occasional _X_ Frequent __ Constant
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G. __ Fine motor skills
__ Occasional __ Frequent _X_ Constant
H. __ Talking:
__ Occasional __ Frequent _X_ Constant
I. __ Hearing:
__ Occasional __ Frequent _X_ Constant
J. __ Visual Acuity:
__ Occasional __ Frequent _X_ Constant
2. WORKING CONDITIONS: The following work conditions will apply at various frequencies:
A. __ High and Low temperatures
__ Occasional _X_ Frequent __ Constant
B. __ Outdoor Elements
_X_ Occasional __ Frequent __ Constant
C. __ Noisy environments
__ Occasional _X_ Frequent __ Constant
D. __ Hazardous conditions
_X_ Occasional __ Frequent __ Constant
-- 4 of 4 -- (source document)
Position Overview
This position will be placed at Stevens High School.School Health Special Education District Level Classroom Paraeducator actively assists in multiple facets of the special education instructional process working under the direction of the certified special education case manager and with guiding support from the school nurse. This position is responsible for performing direct student care and student care
related activities, including, but not limited to personal care (i.e. toileting, feeding), activities of daily living, and other skills necessary for the student to access the school environment and make progress toward individual IEP goals. This person is attentive to the student's emotional well-being, assuring student safety, affirming the student's abilities, and strives to promote dignity in all relationships.
Organization Overview
Our Vision - Building Tomorrow's Community through Inspiration. Innovation, and Excellence.
Our Mission - Challenge, engage, and empower students to thrive in their future in a diverse world.
To view the RCAS Elementary, Middle, and High School Handbooks, go to https://rcas.org/students/student-handbooks/
Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's policy.
Please note: All offers of employment are conditional upon verification of necessary credentials and successful background/reference check.
Thank you for your interest in the Rapid City Area Schools - we look forward to hearing from you!
Benefits
The Rapid City Area School District is proud to offer a strong benefits package to supplement employee wages.Core Benefits - Qualifying employees are eligible to enroll in the group medical and dental plans. Health coverage is provided through Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. Dental coverage is provided through Delta Dental. The District also supports healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) through Health Equity/WageWorks. The District offers Vision coverage through EyeMed. Life Insurance is provided at no cost to the employee through The Standard, with $10,000 in basic life coverage and $20,000 for instances of accidental death and dismemberment for the employee, as well as $2,000 in basic life for spouses and $1,000 in basic life for dependent children up to age 26.
Retirement - The school district offers an outstanding retirement package through South Dakota Retirement Services (SDRS). In response to the mandatory 6% employee contribution, qualifying employees will receive an additional 6% of their wage contributed to a retirement account on their behalf each pay-date. Additionally, employees are automatically enrolled in the SDRS Supplemental Plan 457B and may contribute pre or post tax dollars to retirement.
Additional Benefits - Rapid City Area Schools offers several voluntary benefits that may add a layer of protection for staff including short term disability, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, as well as additional life insurance. We encourage employee wellbeing by offering an annual wellness screening to our staff, which includes flu shots and testing that provides team members with important data on their health status. The district also offers discounts to local gyms and other wellness vendors. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is supported through the Standard, allowing our team members to contact skilled support specialists for a variety of topics including therapy referrals, legal referral, and financial counseling.
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