Educational Associate, SPED Behavior

Educational Associate, Special EducationAssisting in the supervision and instruction of students with disabilities under the supervision of a certified teacher; observing and documenting student progress; implementing plans for instruction; providing clerical support to the teacher.Assisting in a variety of areas at a campus. This includes but is not limited to: helping teachers in preparation, adaptive physical education classrooms, and special education classroom.May assist with tube feeding, toileting, lifting/transferring or student containments.Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.May provide SAMA verbal de-escalation techniques and/or physical containments as required.Confer with certified teachers and therapists on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting and instructing students with special needs. This includes: evaluating student progress; implementing IEP objectives; and/or implementing behavioral plans.Monitor students for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment (e.g. lunch, playground/outside, special areas, restroom, hallways, CBIs).Participate in meetings, program workshops, and seminars (e.g. in-service, training, special events, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information about the program and/or program related activities.Maintain daily documentation on instruction and/or behavior, and performs clerical functions for the purpose of supporting the teacher.Respond to emergency situations (e.g. injured students, behavior escalations, fights, etc.) for resolving immediate safety concerns.Assist students with augmentative communication devices and/or other adaptive equipment in order for them to access specialized instruction.Follow Educator Code of Conduct & all policies, procedures, laws and State/Federal regulations.Perform other duties as assigned.Willingness and ability to implement necessary skills for student successAbility to maintain confidentiality.Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, and other staffWillingness to comply with federal, state, and local laws, guidelines and proceduresWillingness to develop skills working with students who have linguistically and culturally diverse needsAbility to work effectively with students with special needsPhysical ability to lift or contain students if neededGeneral office equipment knowledge and skillsAbility to follow an assigned scheduleMaintain emotional control under stress; biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; regular heavy lifting of students; must be able to squat and lift and/or carry at least 50 lbs independently and over 50 lbs with assistance. May need to sit on the floor, kneel, or crawl for various classroom activities.