SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR - SUPPORT CENTER

Special Education – Support Center ParaeducatorThe purpose of this position is to support our district's special education program which provides services to students with a variety of disabilities ranging from severe to profound in the areas of speech, motor, social, academic, and cognitive skills. This program also offers modified curriculum instruction which may include a combination of the following: functional academics, daily living, prevocational/vocational, behavior and social skills. Responsibilities vary with the individual assignment, but typically include instruction of students, monitor student behavior, student hygiene, classroom housekeeping, and preparation of materials, testing, and data collection/reporting.Instructs/tutors students individually or in a small group setting under the direction of certificated employee(s)Acts as an instructional resource for classroom teachersAssists in the evaluation of student needs and in preparation of appropriate lessons and materials in collaboration with certified personnelHelps prepare and adapt lessons and activities with teacher approval, to be used as classroom activities and instructionFacilitates student involvement in school activities and/or community accessAttends to the personal hygiene needs of students, including diapering, toileting, catheterization, dressing and wheelchair transfer. May lift children when necessary to accommodate personal hygiene needsMaintains and/or assists with student behavior including maintenance of positive student behaviorAssists with the supervision of students during building activities, such as assemblies, building emergency drills and special programsMonitor students with medical plans (possible seizures)Assist certificated staff with de-escalation and restraint based on individual student plans and approved district trainingMay attend building meetings and events i.e. staff meetings, open house, and/or related in-service activities/workshopsMay serve on building committeesMay be called upon to provide bus riding supportMay attend program meetings and events, i.e. department meetings, open house, and or related in-service activities/workshopsAssists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environmentPerforms other related duties as assignedHigh school diploma or equivalentMust meet minimum state requirements for ParaeducatorsFull working knowledge and skills required to perform assigned tasksDe-escalation training requiredBasic experiential skills required to perform assigned tasksIntermediate oral/written communications are required Special Education Support Center Paraeducator 04/2024Primary responsibilities require advanced curriculum skillsThe job frequently is required to function in complex situationsTasks require some independent judgment with consultation of supervisor or administratorDecisions are made within assigned tasksDecisions are made to achieve structured resultsOccasionally required to resolve unexpected issuesOccasional discretion and access to confidential/privileged informationHigh risk or impact if errors are madePlanning/organization of own work in coordination of work of othersReporting required within classroom or buildingCollecting and some assessment of data or reportingFrequent interruptionsLimited deadlinesLimited emotionally charged interactionsWork requires moderate safety precautionsModerate exposure to weather conditionsFrequent risk/exposure to human borne pathogensRequires special safety or health precautions associated with adverse conditions when working with studentsFrequent exposure to noiseLimited exposure to swimming poolsModerate exposure to trafficLimited exposure to fumesModerate standing (31-60%)Moderate lifting (11-30 lbs. / occasionally)Moderate prolonged sitting (31-60%)Limited carrying (1-10 lbs. / seldom)Frequent transferring of studentsModerate stooping and bendingModerate twistingModerate fine dexterityFrequent pushing and/or pullingFrequent toiletingFrequent diaperingLimited tube feedingFrequent hand feedingSuccessfully pass the Paraeducator Test Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance