Paraprofessional/Care Team - Student Support, Lancaster and AV

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Care Team - Student Support 

REPORTS TO: School Director and/or Designee

CLASSIFICATION:  Classified/ Non-Exempt

WHO WE ARE                                                                                                 (ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW)

We employ a diverse, empathetic, and passionate team who value collaboration, integrity and the desire to be a servant leader. We are committed to excellence and work tirelessly to improve learner outcomes, by empowering learners through Project-Based Learning, Individualized Learning and Social-Emotional Learning. We are committed to being self-directed, participating in ongoing personal and professional development, problem solving, and embracing a growth mindset. With our unwavering commitment to excellence, we are confident that our team will thrive and succeed in all areas of their lives.

THE OPPORTUNITY                                                                                                 (POSITION OVERVIEW)

As a Care Team- Student Support member for an iLEAD California, reporting to the School Director and under the guidance and direction of the Director of Student Support, the Care Team - Student Support Aide is responsible for providing instructional assistance to special education students and in some cases providing individual support.

WHAT YOU WILL DO                                                                          (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Adhere to the recommendations of the Individual Education Program (IEP) by conducting the following if applicable:

  • Provide instructional assistance by helping to navigate instructions, workflow, and especially challenging assignments.

  • Guide and assist learners with moving from one classroom to another and moving around the campus grounds in general.

  • Assist in eating, using the bathroom, and using public transportation if applicable.

  • Monitor and record learner’s progress or behavior to provide proof of minute's.

  • Assist with Related Services as needed.

  • Provide support when using assistive tools to help with access to the curriculum.

  • Work collaboratively with general education facilitators and education specialists to prepare lesson plans that best fit the needs of the learner they are supporting.

• Monitor and assist students in learning activities as a follow up to the presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel.

• Clean the classroom and prepare demonstrations and visual aids for specific lessons, as needed.

• Direct and supervise learner to provide for safe learning activities

• Assist in shaping appropriate social emotional behaviors by reinforcing the social emotional curriculum and instruction.

• Monitor resource and learning centers and assist students with the use of center equipment and in the remediation of specific learning problems.

• Assist with the administration of a variety of assessments.

• Administer routine first aid and request appropriate assistance for serious injury or illness.

• Maintain or assist in maintaining orderly, attractive and stimulating learning environments.

• Participate, as requested, in parent conferences and/or IEP meetings.

• Attend to the physical and health needs of children.

• Attend and participate in professional development opportunities as appropriate to the position.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be self-directed by taking initiative and responsibility for your work.

• Work  in a collaborative, team based and innovative environment.

• Commit to Excellence by seeking ways to improve and exceed expectations or Commit to excellence by seeking to raise the bar for self and team.

• Prioritize the growth and needs of the team, lead by example, and foster a supportive work environment.

• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.

• Approach problems and challenges with a human-centered creative mindset, seeks to understand, develops multiple solutions to find the best answer.

• Helps create a positive culture by being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion promoting ethical behavior and social responsibility within the workplace.

• Be authentic, own your strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, be honest and transparent in your communications, working towards common goals that are  meaningful to you and the team.

• Represent iLEAD and the school in which work  in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications.

• Pursue continuous improvement and maintain professional competence through seeking out opportunities to develop new knowledge skills and perspectives. This includes participation in professional development activities offered and self-selected professional growth activities

• Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Communicating with others to exchange information. (In Person/Telephone/Computer)

• The ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday to effectively support classroom activities and monitor students.

• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.